James 3:3-5

New American Standard Bible 1995

³ Now ^(A)if we put the bits into the horses’ mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well. ⁴ Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. ⁵ So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it ^(B)boasts of great things.

^(C)See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!