James 3:8

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 140:3

Their tongues sting like a snake; the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Interlude

Psalm 55:21

His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!

Psalm 57:4

I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey— whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords.

Psalm 58:4

They spit venom like deadly snakes; they are like cobras that refuse to listen,

Psalm 59:7

Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths; their words cut like swords. “After all, who can hear us?” they sneer.

Proverbs 17:20

The crooked heart will not prosper; the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If a snake bites before you charm it, what’s the use of being a snake charmer?

Romans 3:13

“Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with lies.” “Snake venom drips from their lips.”

Deuteronomy 32:33

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

James 3:6

And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.

James 3:7

People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish,

Revelation 12:9

This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world—was thrown down to the earth with all his angels.