Psalms 32:9
Do not be like the horse or mule,
What it says
The hearer is warned not to be like a horse or mule without understanding that must be controlled by bit and bridle.
What it is doing
This verse warns against resistant, unteachable living.
In context
1Of David. A Maskil. 2Blessed is the man 3When I kept silent, my bones became brittle 4For day and night 5Then I acknowledged my sin to You 6Therefore let all the godly pray to You 7You are my hiding place. 8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; 9Do not be like the horse or mule, 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, 11Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones;