Job 30:11

Because God has untied my tent cord and afflicted me, people throw off all restraint in my presence.

Ruth 1:21

I left here full, but the Lord has caused me to return empty-handed. Why do you call me 'Naomi,' seeing that the Lord has opposed me, and the Sovereign One has caused me to suffer?"

2 Samuel 16:5-8

Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul's extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached.

Job 12:18

He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.

Job 12:21

He pours contempt on noblemen and disarms the powerful.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 35:21

They are ready to devour me; they say, "Aha! Aha! We've got you!"

Matthew 26:67-68

Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists. And some slapped him,

Matthew 27:39-44

Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads

James 1:26

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose the bridle before me.

Bible References

Loosed

Job 12:18
He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.
2 Samuel 16:5
Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul's extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached.

Let loose

Psalm 35:21
They are ready to devour me; they say, "Aha! Aha! We've got you!"
Matthew 26:67
Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists. And some slapped him,
Matthew 27:39
Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads
James 1:26
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

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