James 3:4

Amplified Bible

And look at the ships. Even though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines.

Cross References

Jonah 1:4

But the Lord hurled a great wind toward the sea, and there was a violent tempest on the sea so that the ship was about to break up. [Ps 107:23-27]

Matthew 11:27

All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one fully knows and accurately understands the Son except the Father; and no one fully knows and accurately understands the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son [deliberately]wills to reveal Him.

Matthew 8:24

And suddenly a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.

Acts 27:11

However, the centurion [Julius, ranking officer on board] was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship rather than by what Paul said.

James 3:3

Now if we put bits into the horses’ mouths to make them obey us, we guide their whole body as well.

James 3:5

In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!