New Living TranslationIn the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.
American Standard VersionSo the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
Berean Study BibleIn 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.
Douay-Rheims BibleEven so the tongue is indeed a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold how small a fire kindleth a great wood.
English Revised VersionSo the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
King James BibleEven so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
World English BibleSo the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
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!
James 3:5 Additional Translations ...