James 3:5

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ESV	So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!
NIV	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.
NLT	In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.
KJV	Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

^{James 3:4 ← James 3:5 → James 3:6}

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