James 3:4
King James Version
Translation: KJV
2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.Select James 3:2
3Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.Select James 3:3
4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.Select James 3:4
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!Select James 3:5
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.Select James 3:6
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WEB
3:4 Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.
ASV
3:4 Behold, the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, are yet turned about by a very small rudder, whither the impulse of the steersman willeth.
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