Do not be like a horse or mule,
without understanding,
that must be controlled with bit and bridle
or else it will not come near you.(A)

10 Many pains come to the wicked,(B)
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.(C)
11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
you righteous ones;
shout for joy,
all you upright in heart.(D)

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Do not be like the horse or the mule,
    which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle(A)
    or they will not come to you.
10 Many are the woes of the wicked,(B)
    but the Lord’s unfailing love
    surrounds the one who trusts(C) in him.

11 Rejoice in the Lord(D) and be glad, you righteous;
    sing, all you who are upright in heart!

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