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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
King James Version
James 3:5
King James Version
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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James 3:5
English Standard Version
James 3:5
English Standard Version
5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet (A)it boasts of great things.
How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!
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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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James 3:5
New American Standard Bible
James 3:5
New American Standard Bible
5 So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it (A)boasts of great things.
(B)See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!
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New King James Version (NKJV) 
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