New Testament · SCRIPTURE
James 3:5
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In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
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Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
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So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
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So also the tongue is a small member, and it boasts great [things]. Behold what size a fire, what size a forest it kindles.
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James 3
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
4 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.
5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,
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