James 3:4

Behold also the ships, though so great, and driven by tempestuous winds, are turned about by the smallest rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the pilot pleaseth.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

3Behold, we put bits into the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole body.

5So also the tongue is a little member, and proudly vaunts. Behold how great a pile of wood, a little fire kindleth!

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24And, behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was hid by the waves; but he 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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