Ecclesiastes 10:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Someone might know how to control snakes. But that skill is useless if a snake bites when that person is not around.

Cross References

Jeremiah 8:17

“People of Judah, I am sending poisonous snakes to attack you. These snakes cannot be controlled. They will bite you.” This message is from the Lord.

James 3:6

The tongue is like a fire. It is a world of evil among the parts of our body. It spreads its evil through our whole body and starts a fire that influences all of life. It gets this fire from hell.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. Those who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.

Psalm 64:3

They sharpen their tongues to use like swords. They aim their poisonous words like arrows.

Psalm 52:2

You are nothing but a hired killer, making plans to hurt people and making up lies!

James 3:8

But no one can control the tongue. It is wild and evil, full of deadly poison.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if you sharpen the knife, the job is easier.

Psalm 58:6

God, they are like lions. So, Lord, break their teeth.