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James 3:5

Young's Literal Translation YLT

New International Version NIV

5 so also the tongue is a little member, and doth boast greatly; lo, a little fire how much wood it doth kindle!

5 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.

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