James 3:3 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

We put bits in the mouths of horses to make them obey us, and we have control over everything they do.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

ASV:

Now if we put the horses bridles into their mouths that they may obey us, we turn about their whole body also.

BBE:

Now if we put bits of iron into horses' mouths so that they may be guided by us, we have complete control of their bodies.

DBY:

Behold, we put the bits in the mouths of the horses, that they may obey us, and we turn round their whole bodies.

ERV:

Now if we put the horses' bridles into their mouths, that they may obey us, we turn about their whole body also.

WEY:

Remember that we put the horses' bit into their mouths to make them obey us, and so we turn their whole bodies round.

WBS:

Behold, we put bits in the mouths of horses, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

WEB:

Indeed, we put bits into the horses' mouths so that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.

YLT:

lo, the bits we put into the mouths of the horses for their obeying us, and their whole body we turn about;

James 3:3 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:3 {4} Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
(4) He shows by two comparisons, the one taken from the bridles of horses, the other from the rudder of ships, how great matters may be brought to pass by the good control of the tongue.

PNT:

3:3 We put bits in the horses' mouths. The word bridle (Jas 3:2) suggests a figure. The bridle bit controls the whole horse.

WES:

3:3 We - That is, men.

MHC:

3:1-12 We are taught to dread an unruly tongue, as one of the greatest evils. The affairs of mankind are thrown into confusion by the tongues of men. Every age of the world, and every condition of life, private or public, affords examples of this. Hell has more to do in promoting the fire of the tongue than men generally think; and whenever men's tongues are employed in sinful ways, they are set on fire of hell. No man can tame the tongue without Divine grace and assistance. The apostle does not represent it as impossible, but as extremely difficult. Other sins decay with age, this many times gets worse; we grow more froward and fretful, as natural strength decays, and the days come on in which we have no pleasure. When other sins are tamed and subdued by the infirmities of age, the spirit often grows more tart, nature being drawn down to the dregs, and the words used become more passionate. That man's tongue confutes itself, which at one time pretends to adore the perfections of God, and to refer all things to him; and at another time condemns even good men, if they do not use the same words and expressions. True religion will not admit of contradictions: how many sins would be prevented, if men would always be consistent! Pious and edifying language is the genuine produce of a sanctified heart; and none who understand Christianity, expect to hear curses, lies, boastings, and revilings from a true believer's mouth, any more than they look for the fruit of one tree from another. But facts prove that more professors succeed in bridling their senses and appetites, than in duly restraining their tongues. Then, depending on Divine grace, let us take heed to bless and curse not; and let us aim to be consistent in our words and actions.

CONC:

Animal Behold Bit Bits Bodies Body Bridles Complete Control Direct Entire Guide Guided Horses Indeed Iron Mouths Obey Obeying Remember Round Turn

Animal Bit Bits Bodies Body Bridles Complete Control Direct Entire Guide Guided Horses Indeed Iron Mouths Obey Obeying Remember Round Turn Whole

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