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James 3:5
New International Version
James 3:5
New International Version
5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.(A) Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.
James 3:5
Amplified Bible
James 3:5
Amplified Bible
5 In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
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James 3:5
New King James Version
James 3:5
New King James Version
5 Even so (A)the tongue is a little member and (B)boasts great things.
See how great a forest a little fire kindles!
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New King James Version (NKJV) 
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