1 My brothers, not many of you should become teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
2 We all err in many ways. But if any man does not err in word, he is a perfect man and able also to control the whole body.
3 See how we put bits in the mouths of horses that they may obey us, and we control their whole bodies.
4 And observe ships. Though they are so great and are driven by fierce winds, yet they are directed with a very small rudder wherever the captain pleases.
5 Even so, the tongue is a little part of the body and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles.