James 3

NET

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.


Darby

5 Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a woodD9193 it kindles!


Darby Bible Notes

wood - i.e. a forest. But some regard the expression as meaning 'materials.'


KJV

5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matterK7237a little fire kindleth!


KJV Bible Notes

a matter: Or, wood.