James 3:8-10

King James Version

⁸But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

⁹Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

¹⁰Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

James 3:8-10

New International Version

⁸but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.^(A)

⁹With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.^(B) ¹⁰Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

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James 3:8-10

New King James Version

⁸But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, ^(A)full of deadly poison. ⁹With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made ^(B)in the ^[a]similitude of God. ¹⁰Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.