


James 3:4
Bible Versions
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.
Behold {G2400} also {G2532} the ships {G4143}, which though they be {G5607} so great {G5082}, and {G2532} are driven {G1643} of {G5259} fierce {G4642} winds {G417}, yet are they turned about {G3329} with {G5259} a very small {G1646} helm {G4079}, whithersoever {G3699}{G302} the governor {G2116} listeth {G3730}{G1014}.
And think of a ship — although it is huge and is driven by strong winds, yet the pilot can steer it wherever he wants with just a small rudder.
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
Behold, the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, are yet turned about by a very small rudder, whither the impulse of the steersman willeth.
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