9 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 thee.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
9 "Don't be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track."
9 Do not be like the horse or like the mule, Which have no understanding, Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, Else they will not come near you.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control."
12 You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.
12 you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.
12 Road-tested us inside and out, took us to hell and back; Finally he brought us to this well-watered place.
12 You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.
12 Then you put a leader over us. We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place of great abundance.
(Read Psalm 66:8-12)
The Lord not only preserves our temporal life, but maintains the spiritual life which he has given to believers. By afflictions we are proved, as silver in the fire. The troubles of the church will certainly end well. Through various conflicts and troubles, the slave of Satan escapes from his yoke, and obtains joy and peace in believing: through much tribulation the believer must enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 32:9
Commentary on Psalm 32:8-11
(Read Psalm 32:8-11)
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 is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed.