James 3:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“lo, also the ships, being so great, and by fierce winds being driven, are led about by a very small helm, whithersoever the impulse of the helmsman doth counsel,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo James 3:4 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 107:25For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
- Jonah 1:4Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart.
- Matthew 8:24Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.
- Acts 27:14But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island.
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