James 3:3-5

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

³ For if we put bits into the mouths of horses, that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole body.

⁴ Behold also ships, whereas they are great, and are driven by strong winds, yet are they turned about with a small helm, whithersoever the force of the governor willeth.

⁵ Even so the tongue is indeed a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold how small a fire kindleth a great wood.