Or take ships for example, though they are so large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot directs.
James 3:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament In the same way, the tongue is a small member, yet it makes great boasts. Consider how great a forest a little fire kindles. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Even so the tongue is a little member, and it can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest a tiny spark can set ablaze! American Standard Version (1901) So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! Common English Bible In the same way, even though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts wildly. Think about this: A small flame can set a whole forest on fire. Catholic Public Domain Version So also the tongue certainly is a small part, but it moves great things. Consider that a small fire can set ablaze a great forest. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Even so the tongue is indeed a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold how small a fire kindleth a great wood. |
Or take ships for example, though they are so large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot directs.
For they speak bombastic words of nonsense, and with sensual desires of the flesh they entice people who have truly escaped from others who live in error.
These men are grumblers and complainers, walking according to their own lusts. They speak bombastic words with their mouths, admiring people for their own advantage.