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Be Teachable, Not Stubborn
Commentators universally see this verse as a call to be willingly guided by God rather than being forced. Unlike a horse or mule that requires a physical 'bit and bridle' due to a lack of understanding, believers are called to use their reason and conscience to submit to God's gentle leading. Acting stubbornly invites harsher, more painful forms of divine correction.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 32:9
18th Century
Theologian
Be you not as the horse - The horse as it is by nature—wild, ungoverned, and unwilling to be caught and made obedient. The counsel …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 32:9
19th Century
Bishop
Whose mouth. — Here the text has evidently suffered, and the exact meaning is lost. There are also verbal difficulties. The word t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 32:9
19th Century
Preacher
Be 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 …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 32:9
16th Century
Theologian
Be not like the horse or mule. David now briefly explains the substance of the counsel which he formerly said he would give. He exhorts al…
John Gill
On Psalms 32:9
17th Century
Pastor
Be ye not as the horse, [or] as the mule, [which] have no
understanding
The design of…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 32:8–11
17th Century
Minister
God teaches by His word and guides with the secret intimations of His will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution i…