Jas.3.5

A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything--or destroy it! It only takes a spark, remember, to set off a forest fire.

Jas.3.5

Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

Jas.3.5

Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!

Jas.3.5

So also, the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.