In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.

See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!

For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.

But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.