5 So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze.
5 Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a woodD9193 it kindles!
wood - i.e. a forest. But some regard the expression as meaning 'materials.'
5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matterK7237a little fire kindleth!
a matter: Or, wood.
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