James 3:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁵ In the same way, the tongue is a small member, yet it makes great boasts. Consider how great a forest a little fire kindles.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Even so the tongue is a little member, and it can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest a tiny spark can set ablaze!

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!

Common English Bible

⁵ In the same way, even though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts wildly. Think about this: A small flame can set a whole forest on fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ So also the tongue certainly is a small part, but it moves great things. Consider that a small fire can set ablaze a great forest.

James 3:5 Cross References

James 3:4

Or take ships for example, though they are so large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot directs.

2 Peter 2:18

For they speak bombastic words of nonsense, and with sensual desires of the flesh they entice people who have truly escaped from others who live in error.

Jude 1:16

These men are grumblers and complainers, walking according to their own lusts. They speak bombastic words with their mouths, admiring people for their own advantage.