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James 3:5

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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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!

New International Version

Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.