anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3 when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 or take ships as an example. although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 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. 6 the tongue also is a fire, a 