James 3:4

Notice also that ships, although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, are steered by a very small rudder to wherever the pilot desires.

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Behold 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.

In Context

3Now if we put bits into horses' mouths for them to obey us, we can also direct their whole bodies.

5Likewise the tongue is a small body part, yet it boasts great things. Notice also how small a fire sets on fire a large forest.

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Cross References

Psalms 107:25For he commanded and aroused the windstorm 1 that stirs up the seas. 1

Matthew 8:24Behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But Jesus was asleep.

Matthew Henry on James 3:2-13

Government of the Tongue. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For 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. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold 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,… Read the whole commentary →

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