James (Jacob) 3:4

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

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.

WEB

Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.

YLT

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,

F.O.G Original

(4) Behold the ships, being so great and driven by strong winds but are guided by a tiny rudder impulse, to go straight, wherever the captain wants.

F.O.G

(4) Behold the ships, being so great and driven by strong winds but are guided by a tiny rudder impulse, to go straight, wherever the captain wants.

F.O.G MSG

⁴Ships also illustrate this principle—though they’re massive vessels pushed along by fierce winds, they’re steered by a tiny rudder wherever the captain decides to navigate.