James 3:8

Free Bible Version

but no one can tame the tongue—it's an evil thing, hard to control, full of deadly poison.

Cross References

Psalm 140:3

Their tongues are as sharp as those of snakes; viper's venom is on their lips. Selah.

Psalm 55:21

What he says is as smooth as butter, but inside he plans war; his words are as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

Psalm 57:4

I am surrounded by man-eating lions—I am forced to live with them! Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues are swords.

Psalm 58:4

They have venom like that of a poisonous snake, and just like a cobra they stop listening,

Psalm 59:7

See what evil talk comes pouring out of their mouths! Words sharp as swords, for they say to themselves, “Who can hear us?”

Proverbs 17:20

People with warped minds don't succeed; those who tell lies get into trouble.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the snake bites the snake charmer before it's charmed, there's no benefit to the snake charmer!

Romans 3:13

Their throats are like an open grave; their tongues spread deceit; their lips ooze with the venom of snakes.

Deuteronomy 32:33

Their wine is the poison of serpents, deadly snake venom.

James 3:6

And the tongue is a fire! The tongue is a world of evil among the parts of the body. It disgraces all you are as a person, and can burn down the whole of your life, since it is set on fire by Gehenna.

James 3:7

People have tamed all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures,

Revelation 12:9

The great dragon, the ancient serpent called the devil and Satan who deceives the whole world, was thrown down to the earth, and his angels with him.