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.
Psalms 32:9
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James 3:2–4
2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. 4 Consider ships as well. Although they…
Sirach 30:7–9
7 He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds. His heart will be troubled at every cry. (WEB) 8 An unbroken horse becomes stubborn. An unrestrained son becomes headstrong. (WEB) 9 Pamper your child, and he will make you afraid. Play with him, and he will grieve you. (WEB)
Job 11:11–13
11 Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? 12 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man! 13 As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
Psalms 49:19–20
19 he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day. 20 A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
Proverbs 26:2–4
2 Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
Sirach 30:11–13
11 Give him no liberty in his youth, and don’t ignore his follies. (WEB) 12 Bow down his neck in his youth, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he become stubborn, and be disobedient to you, and there be sorrow to your soul. (WEB) 13 Chastise your son, and give him… (WEB)
Sirach 21:18–20
18 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool. The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense. (WEB) 19 Instruction is as fetters on the feet of an unwise man, and as manacles on the right hand. (WEB) 20 A fool lifts up his voice with laughter, but a clever man smil… (WEB)
Job 6:4–6
4 For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. 5 Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder? 6 Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the…
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