Matthew 12:34

First Nations Version

“You nest of poisonous snakes! How can you who are evil speak any good things? What is in your hearts will come out of your mouths.

Cross References

Luke 6:45

“The human heart is like a medicine pouch. Good-hearted people speak from the good medicine stored in their hearts. Bad-hearted people speak from the bad medicine stored in their hearts. For the mouth will speak what the heart is filled with.

Matthew 15:18

It is what comes out from the mouth, from deep inside, that makes people impure.

Ephesians 4:29

Keep a close watch over the words you speak, for our mouths can be full of worthless and empty talk that will bring death to others. Let your words be full of wisdom and goodwill that will give strength and bring healing to the ones who hear you.

1 John 3:10

There is a clear difference between Creator’s children and the children of the evil trickster. The ones who do not walk in a good way do not belong to Creator, nor do those who do not love the sacred family.

Matthew 12:35

Good people speak from the good medicine stored in their hearts. Evil people speak from the bad medicine stored in their hearts.

John 8:44

Your father is Accuser (Satan), the evil trickster. You are doing what he wants, for he was the first to take the life of another. He stands outside of the truth, because truth has no home in him. He speaks with a forked tongue and twists his words. His lies show who he truly is. He is a liar and the father of all that is false.

Matthew 23:33

You nest of poisonous snakes! How will you escape the bad end of the Valley of Smoldering Fire?

Matthew 3:7

When he saw the Separated Ones (Pharisees) and Upright Ones (Sadducees) in the crowd watching, he cried out to them, “You nest of poisonous snakes! Who warned you to run and hide from the coming storm?

Luke 3:7

Large crowds of people were coming out to hear his message and have him perform the purification ceremony. He noticed some of the spiritual leaders in the crowd and warned them, “You nest of poisonous snakes! Who warned you to run and hide from the coming storm?

Ephesians 5:4

Sexual relations should be spoken of with respect—no foolish talk or dirty jokes. Instead, give thanks for this sacred gift of creating new life.

James 3:2

We all stumble on the path in many ways. But if we could keep our words from hurting others, we would be mature human beings, able to aim our whole lives in the right direction.