² We all stumble^(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say^(B) is perfect,^(C) able to keep their whole body in check.^(D)

³ When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.^{(E) 4} Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. ⁵ Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.^(F) Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. ⁶ The tongue also is a fire,^(G) a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body,^(H) sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.^(I)