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James 3:5-8 The Tongue and Wisdom

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 world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,

8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

Cross References for James 3:5-8

Ezekiel 28:2 - “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘In the pride of... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:2

Exodus 5:2 - Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lor... Click to read the verse Exodus 5:2 Click to read the verse Exodus 5:2

Daniel 4:30 - he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:30 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:30

Ezekiel 29:3 - Speak to him and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘I am against you, Pharaoh king o... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 29:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 29:3

Job 21:14-15 - Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways. Click to read the verse Job 21:14-15 Click to read the verse Job 21:14-15

Job 22:17 - They said to God, ‘Leave us alone! What can the Almighty do to us?’ Click to read the verse Job 22:17 Click to read the verse Job 22:17

Daniel 3:15 - Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of musi... Click to read the verse Daniel 3:15 Click to read the verse Daniel 3:15

Exodus 15:9 - “The enemy boasted, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake them. I will divide the spoils; I will gorg... Click to read the verse Exodus 15:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 15:9

Jude 1:16 - These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:16 Click to read the verse Jude 1:16

Romans 1:30 - slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they d... Click to read the verse Romans 1:30 Click to read the verse Romans 1:30

Psalms 10:3 - He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:3

Jeremiah 18:18 - They said, “Come, let’s make plans against Jeremiah; for the teaching of the law by the priest ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:18

2 Peter 2:18 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18

Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2

Proverbs 18:21 - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:21

Psalms 17:10 - They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance. Click to read the verse Psalms 17:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:10

Psalms 73:8-9 - They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:8-9 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:8-9

Proverbs 12:18 - Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:18

Proverbs 6:27 - Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:27

Obadiah 1:12 - You should not look down on your brother in the day of his misfortune, nor rejoice over the peo... Click to read the verse Obadiah 1:12 Click to read the verse Obadiah 1:12

Revelation 13:5-6 - The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority ... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:5-6 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:5-6

Hosea 7:16 - They do not turn to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the s... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:16 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:16

Psalms 52:1-2 - Psalm 52 For the director of music. A maskil of David. When Doeg the Edomite had gone to Saul a... Click to read the verse Psalms 52:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 52:1-2

Jeremiah 9:3-8 - “They make ready their tongue like a bow, to shoot lies; it is not by truth that they triumph i... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:3-8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:3-8

2 Kings 19:22-24 - Who is it you have insulted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 19:22-24 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 19:22-24

Psalms 12:2-4 - Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:2-4