James 3:4 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁴ 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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ Likewise, look at the ships: though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

⁴ Consider ships: They are so large that strong winds are needed to drive them. But pilots direct their ships wherever they want with a little rudder.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ Consider also the ships, which, though they are great and may be driven by strong winds, yet they are turned around with a small rudder, to be directed to wherever the strength of the pilot might will.

James 3:4 Cross References

Matthew 11:27

All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

Matthew 8:24

And behold, a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But Jesus was asleep.

Acts 27:11

But the centurion was persuaded by the ship's captain and the shipowner rather than by what Paul said.

James 3:3

Behold, we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they will obey us, and we guide their entire bodies.

James 3:5

In the same way, the tongue is a small member, yet it makes great boasts. Consider how great a forest a little fire kindles.