James 3:2

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For we all stumble in many {ways.} If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.
- Basic English Bible

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, *he* [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.
- Darby Bible

For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
- Webster's Bible

For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature.
- Weymouth Bible

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
- World English Bible

For alle we offenden in many thingis. If ony man offendith not in word, this is a perfit man; for also he may lede aboute al the bodi with a bridil.
- Wycliffe Bible

for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one [is] a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for James 3:2

3:2 The same is able to bridle the whole body - That is, the whole man. And doubtless some are able to do this, and so are in this sense perfect.