James 3:4

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ESV	Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.
NIV	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.
NLT	And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong.
KJV	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.

^{James 3:3 ← James 3:4 → James 3:5}

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