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James is developing an argument that small things can control big things.
Now if we put bits into horses' mouths
James speaks about horses' bits. A bit is a small piece of metal that is placed into a horse's mouth to control where it goes.
Now if
"If" or "When"
horses
A horse is a large animal used to carry things or people.
Notice also that ships ... are steered by a very small rudder
A ship is like a truck that floats on water. A rudder is a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of the ship, used to control where it goes. The word "rudder" could also be translated as "tool."
are driven by strong winds,
This can be stated in active form. AT: "strong winds push them, they" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
are steered by a very small rudder to wherever the pilot desires
"have a small tool that a person can use to control where the ship goes"