Ecclesiastes 10:11

Bible in Basic English 1965

If a snake gives a bite before the word of power is said, then there is no longer any use in the word of power.

Cross References

Psalm 52:2

Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.

Psalm 58:6

O God, let their teeth be broken in their mouths; let the great teeth of the young lions be pulled out, O Lord.

Psalm 64:3

Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well.

Jeremiah 8:17

See, I will send snakes and poison-snakes among you, against which the wonder-worker has no power; and they will give you wounds which may not be made well, says the Lord.

James 3:6

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.

James 3:8

But the tongue may not be controlled by man; it is an unresting evil, it is full of the poison of death.