Psalms 32:9

Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 32:9

BSB
Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.
AKJV
Be you not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near to you.
CPDV
Do not become like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding. Their jaws are constrained with bit and bridle, so as not to draw near to you.
ERV
Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, else they will not come near unto thee.
NHEB
Do not be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.
SMT
Ye shall not be as the horse, as the mule, not understanding: with bit and curb to stop his youth, not drawing near to thee.

Commentary for Psalms 32:9

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Overview of Psalms 32:9
Summary
Avoid stubborn resistance like unreasoning animals
Event
Warning against animal-like disobedience
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching