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James 3:4-6 The Tongue and Wisdom

4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.

5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Cross References for James 3:4-6

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14

Jonah 1:4 - Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threat... Click to read the verse Jonah 1:4 Click to read the verse Jonah 1:4

Matthew 8:24 - Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. Bu... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:24

Acts 27:14-38 - Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the “northeaster,” swept down from the island. Click to read the verse Acts 27:14-38 Click to read the verse Acts 27:14-38

Psalms 107:25-27 - For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:25-27 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:25-27

Acts 27:15 - The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and wer... Click to read the verse Acts 27:15 Click to read the verse Acts 27:15