Psalm 32:9

Berean Standard Bible (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.

In context

7 You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

9 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.

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: 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.
KJV King James Version: 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.
WEB World English Bible: Don’t 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.
ASV American Standard Version: 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.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Be ye not as a horse — as a mule, Without understanding, With bridle and bit, its ornaments, to curb, Not to come near unto thee.
DBY Darby Translation: Be ye not as a horse, as a mule, which have no understanding: whose trappings must be bit and bridle, for restraint, or they will not come unto thee.
WBS Webster Bible: 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 to thee.