James 3:4

New Messianic Version Bible

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 (rudder and tiller to steer a ship), to wherever the governor lists.

Cross References

Matthew 8:24

A great storm came on the sea, and the waves were coming on excessively, and the boat was thought to be breaking up.

Jonah 1:4

But the Lord-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

Matthew 11:27

“All has been given to me from my Father. There is none who knows the Son, but the Father alone, and the Father no one knows, but the Son and to whomever the Son wishes to reveal Him”

Acts 27:11

Nevertheless the Centurion (Roman commander of an hundred men) believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Sha’ul [desired].

James 3:3

Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

James 3:5

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindles!