James 3:3-5

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

³ Now if we put bridles into the mouths of horses so-that they obey us, we also guide their whole body. ⁴ Behold also ships being so large and being driven by hard winds— they are guided by a very small rudder where the impulse of the one steering wants. ⁵ So also the tongue is a small body-part, and boastfully-declares great things. Behold how-small a fire kindles how-great a forest!