The person who is careful about the things he says will save his life. But the person who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.
Matthew 12:37 - Easy To Read Version The words you have said will be used to judge you. Some of your words will make you right, but some of your words will make you guilty.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced. American Standard Version (1901) For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Common English Bible By your words you will be either judged innocent or condemned as guilty.” Catholic Public Domain Version For by your words shall you be justified, and by your words shall you be condemned." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. |
The person who is careful about the things he says will save his life. But the person who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.
The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. And people who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.
And I tell you that people will have to explain about every careless thing they have said. This will happen on the day of judgment.
Then some of the Pharisees {\cf2\super [176]} and teachers of the law answered Jesus. They said, “Teacher, we want to see you do a miracle {\cf2\super [177]} as a sign (proof).”