James (Jacob) 3:4

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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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Behold{G2400}{(G5628)} also{G2532} the ships{G4143}, which though they be{G5607}{(G5752)} so great{G5082}, and{G2532} are driven{G1643}{(G5746)} of{G5259} fierce{G4642} winds{G417}, yet are they turned about{G3329}{(G5743)} with{G5259} a very small{G1646} helm{G4079}, whithersoever{G3699}{G302} the governor{G2116}{(G5723)} listeth{G3730}{G1014}{(G5741)}.
Strong's King James
(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.
The F.O.G
[4] Or think about massive ships – though driven by fierce winds, they're steered by a tiny rudder wherever the captain chooses.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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,
Young's Literal Translation

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