James 3:3

Behold, we put bittes in the horses mouthes, that they may obey vs, and we turne about their whole body.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now if we put the bits into the horses' mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now if we put the horses' bridles into their mouths that they may obey us, we turn about their whole body also.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now if we put bits of iron into horses' mouths so that they may be guided by us, we have complete control of their bodies.
- Basic English Bible

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Behold, we put the bits in the mouths of the horses, that they may obey us, and we turn round their whole bodies.
- Darby Bible

For if we put bits into the mouths of horses, that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole body.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Now if we put the horses' bridles into their mouths, that they may obey us, we turn about their whole body also.
- English Revised Version

Indeed, we put bits into the horses' mouths so that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for James 3:3

3:3 We - That is, men.