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James 3:5

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BSBPD

“In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)

KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain

ASVPD

“So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!”

American Standard Version · Public Domain

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