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James 3:6-10 KJV
James · chapter 3 · verses 6–10 · King James Version
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. 7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.James 3:6-10 · King James Version
James 3:6-10 in context
4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
11Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
12Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
Cross references
- Psalms 120:2-3
- Proverbs 16:27
- Mark 7:15
- Matthew 15:11-20
- Mark 7:20-22
- Proverbs 15:1
- Luke 16:24
- Colossians 3:8-9
- Romans 3:13
- Psalms 140:3
- Psalms 55:21
- James 3:6
Key words (Strong's)
- similitudehomoiōsisa making like, likeness after the likeness of GodG3669 →
- proceedethexerchomaito go or come forth of, with mention of the place out of which one goes, or the point…G1831 →
- Therewithautoshimself, herself, themselves, itself, he, she, it, the sameG846 →
- iniquityadikiainjustice, of a judge, unrighteousness of heart and life, a deed violating law and…G93 →
- defilethspiloōto defile, spotG4695 →
- serpentsherpetona creeping animal, reptile, used chiefly of snakes, an animal of any sort, four-legged…G2062 →
- blessingeulogiapraise, laudation, panegyric of Christ or God, fine discourse, polished language, in a…G2129 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
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