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.
World English Bible (WEB)
So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
Strong's King James
Even{G2532} so{G3779} the tongue{G1100} is{G2076}{(G5748)} a little{G3398} member{G3196}, and{G2532} boasteth great things{G3166}{(G5719)}. Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, how great{G2245} a matter{G5208} a little{G3641} fire{G4442} kindleth{G381}{(G5719)}!
The F.O.G *
(5) In this way also, the tongue is a small member and boasts greatly! Behold, how great a forest fire is kindled by such a small fire!
The F.O.G Message *
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!
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