2 Kings 19:28

19:28 Because you rage against me,

and the uproar you create has reached my ears;

I will put my hook in your nose,

and my bridle between your lips,

and I will lead you back the way

you came.”

Psalms 32:9

32:9 Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule,

which will not obey you

unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

James 3:3

3:3 And if we put bits into the mouths of horses to get them to obey us, then we guide their entire bodies.