James 3:4

New International Version

Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.

Cross References

Jonah 1:4

Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.

Matthew 11:27

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

Matthew 8:24

Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.

Acts 27:11

But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.

James 3:3

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.

James 3:5

Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.