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James 3:5 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

5 So, the tongue is a small part [of the body], yet it boasts of great accomplishments. Look at how large a forest is burned up by even a tiny spark.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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James 3:5
25 Cross References  

These people are gripers and complainers, living according to their own [evil] desires, whose mouths speak boastfully, and who show partiality [toward certain people] to gain some advantage.


[Although] their talk is big, what they say is worthless, and by [offering people] fleshly desires [i.e., sexual gratification], they lead people astray, who are barely escaping from the error of the world.


Look, even though ships are huge and are driven by strong winds, still their direction can be governed by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires to sail.


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