James 3:5
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.
Cross References
Psalm 12:3
May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.

Psalm 39:1
I said, "I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present."

Psalm 73:8
They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.

Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

James 3:4
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.


Treasury of Scripture
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindles!

so.



Exodus 5:2
And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.



Exodus 15:9
The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.



2 Kings 19:22-24
Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel…

matter.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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