Ecclesiastes 10:11

New Century Version

If a snake bites the tamer before it is tamed, what good is the tamer?

Cross References

Jeremiah 8:17

“Look! I am sending poisonous snakes to attack you. These snakes cannot be charmed, and they will bite you,” says the Lord.

James 3:6

And the tongue is like a fire. It is a whole world of evil among the parts of our bodies. The tongue spreads its evil through the whole body. The tongue is set on fire by hell, and it starts a fire that influences all of life.

Proverbs 18:21

What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

Psalm 64:3

They sharpen their tongues like swords and shoot bitter words like arrows.

Psalm 52:2

You think up evil plans. Your tongue is like a sharp razor, making up lies.

James 3:8

but no one can tame the tongue. It is wild and evil and full of deadly poison.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

A dull ax means harder work. Being wise will make it easier.

Psalm 58:6

God, break the teeth in their mouths! Tear out the fangs of those lions, Lord!