James 3:3

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Indeed, we put bits into the horses’ mouths so that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.
World English Bible (WEB)
Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, we put{G906}{(G5719)} bits{G5469} in{G1519} the horses{G2462}' mouths{G4750}, that{G4314} they{G846} may obey{G3982}{(G5745)} us{G2254}; and{G2532} we turn about{G3329}{(G5719)} their{G846} whole{G3650} body{G4983}.
Strong's King James
(3) Now if we put bridles into horses' mouths for them to obey us, we guide their entire bodies also.
The F.O.G*
[3] Consider how we put small bits in horses' mouths to control them. With this tiny piece of metal, we can direct these powerful animals wherever we want.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
lo, the bits we put into the mouths of the horses for their obeying us, and their whole body we turn about;
Young's Literal Translation

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