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Psalms 32:9

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Psalms 32:9

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.

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Psalms 32:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

horse

A large hoofed animal used for riding, drawing, work, and war.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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mule

The riding or burden-bearing animal called a mule in the KJV.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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mouth

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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held

Kept, possessed, maintained, restrained, or regarded, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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bit

The iron part of a bridle which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and its appendages, to which the reins are fastened.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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bridle

The bit-and-rein equipment used to govern and restrain an animal.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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  1. Proverbs 26:3
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  2. Jeremiah 4:22
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  3. James 3:3
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  4. James 4:7–10
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  5. Jeremiah 8:6–7
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