^{2 Ref} For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.

^{3 Ref} Now if we put bits of iron into horses' mouths so that they may be guided by us, we have complete control of their bodies.

^{4 Ref} And again ships, though they are so great and are moved by violent winds, are turned by a very small guiding-blade, at the impulse of the man who is using it.

^{5 Ref} Even so the tongue is a small part of the body, but it takes credit for great things. How much wood may be lighted by a very little fire!

^{6 Ref} And the tongue is a fire; it is the power of evil placed in our bodies, making all the body unclean, putting the wheel of life on fire, and getting its fire from hell.