James 3:8-10
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.(A) 9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. This need not be so, my brothers.
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