James 3:3

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Now if we put bits in the mouths of horses so that they will obey us, we can govern the direction of their entire bodies as well.

Cross References

James 1:26

If anyone considers himself to be religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, this person is self-deceived and his religion is worthless.

James 3:4

Look, even though ships are huge and are driven by strong winds, still their direction can be governed by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires to sail.