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Psalm 32:9

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.

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Psalm 32:9 in other translations

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.

Psalm 32:9 · World English Bible

Psalm 32:9 in context

  1. 7Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah
  2. 8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
  3. 9Be 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.
  4. 10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
  5. 11Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.