James 3:8

The Message

Cross References

Psalm 57:4

I find myself in a pride of lions who are wild for a taste of human flesh; Their teeth are lances and arrows, their tongues are sharp daggers.

Proverbs 17:20

A bad motive can’t achieve a good end; double-talk brings you double trouble.

Ecclesiastes 10:11

If the snake bites before it’s been charmed, What’s the point in then sending for the charmer? * * *

James 3:7

This is scary: You can tame a tiger, but you can’t tame a tongue—it’s never been done. The tongue runs wild, a wanton killer. With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth!