James 3:3-5

Lexham English Bible

³ And if we put bits in the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we also guide their whole bodies. ⁴ Behold also ships: although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot wishes. ⁵ So also the tongue is a small member of the body^[a] and boasts great things. Behold how small a fire sets ablaze how great a forest!