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Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
Even {G2532} so {G3779} the tongue {G1100} is {G2076} a little {G3398} member {G3196}, and {G2532} boasteth great things {G3166}. Behold {G2400}, how great {G2245} a matter {G5208} a little {G3641} fire {G4442} kindleth {G381}!
So too the tongue is a tiny part of the body, yet it boasts great things. See how a little fire sets a whole forest ablaze!
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.
So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
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