Psalms 32:9
Psalms 32:9 The Message (MSG)
“Don’t be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track.”
Psalms 32:9 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Psalms 32:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you.
Psalms 32:9 New Century Version (NCV)
So don’t be like a horse or donkey, that doesn’t understand. They must be led with bits and reins, or they will not come near you.”
Psalms 32:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Psalms 32:9 New International Version (NIV)
Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
Psalms 32:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
Do not be like the horse or like the mule, Which have no understanding, Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, Else they will not come near you.
Psalms 32:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you.
Psalms 32:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
Psalms 32:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I hear the Lord saying, “I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don’t make it difficult; don’t be stubborn when I take you where you’ve not been before. Don’t make me tug you and pull you along. Just come with me!”