James 3:5
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
In context
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
4 Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
5 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.
6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,
James 3:5 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- 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.
- KJV King James Version
- Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
- WEB World English Bible
- So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
- ASV American Standard Version
- So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- so also the tongue is a little member, and doth boast greatly; lo, a little fire how much wood it doth kindle!
- DBY Darby Translation
- Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a wood it kindles!
- WBS Webster Bible
- Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!