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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Be ye not as the horse{H5483}, or as the mule{H6505}, which have no understanding{H995}{(H8687)}: whose mouth{H5716} must be held{H1102}{(H8800)} in with bit{H4964} and bridle{H7448}, lest{H1077} they come near{H7126}{(H8800)} unto thee.
Strong's King James
(9) Don't be like a horse or mule, Not understanding, With bridle and rein to restrain their adornment, Not coming near to you.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
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.
Young's Literal Translation
