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.”
Psalms 32:9 in 8 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto thee.
- ASVAmerican 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.
- DARBYDarby
- 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.
- WEBThe 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.
- YLTYoung'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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding; whose mouths must be held in with bit and bridle, or they will not come near you.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding; whose mouths must be held in with bit and bridle, or they will not come near you.
Context: Psalms 32
7Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9Be 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.
10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
About Psalms 32: Finding Forgiveness and Joy in Confession
Psalm 32 is a powerful psalm of confession and praise. The author reflects on the agony of unconfessed sin and the freedom and joy that comes from admitting wrongdoing before God. The psalmist encourages all who read to turn to the Lord in confession, emphasizing the trustworthiness and loving nature of God.
Commentary
Psalm 32 is a beautiful reminder of the importance of confession in our spiritual lives. The psalmist speaks with honesty and vulnerability about their own experience of hiding their sin and the weight of guilt that came with it. Yet in turning to God in confession, they found profound forgiveness and restoration. It is a powerful call for all of us to be honest with ourselves, each other, and most importantly, with God. Confession can be difficult, but it is through humility and submission that we come to know the love and grace of God. This psalm is a beautiful reminder of the power of confession, and an invitation to experience true joy in relationship with our Creator.