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James 3:2
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James 3:2
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2 Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
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James 3:2
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James 3:2
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2 We all stumble(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(B) is perfect,(C) able to keep their whole body in check.(D)
Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13:3
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3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13:3
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James 1:26
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James 1:26
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26 If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
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James 1:26
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James 1:26
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26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues(A) deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
1 Peter 3:10
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1 Peter 3:10
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10 For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.
1 Peter 3:10
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1 Peter 3:10
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10 For,
“Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
and their lips from deceitful speech.
Matthew 12:37
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Matthew 12:37
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37 The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”
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Matthew 12:37
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Matthew 12:37
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37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”(A)
James 3:5-6
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James 3:5-6
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5 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.
But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. 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.[a]
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- 3:6 Or for it will burn in hell (Greek Gehenna).
James 3:5-6
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James 3:5-6
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5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.(A) Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire,(B) a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body,(C) sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.(D)
Psalm 34:13
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Psalm 34:13
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13 Then keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies!
Psalm 34:13
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Psalm 34:13
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1 John 1:8-10
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1 John 1:8-10
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8 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. 9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.
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1 John 1:8-10
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1 John 1:8-10
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8 If we claim to be without sin,(A) we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.(B) 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins(C) and purify us from all unrighteousness.(D) 10 If we claim we have not sinned,(E) we make him out to be a liar(F) and his word is not in us.(G)
Romans 3:10
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Romans 3:10
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Romans 3:10
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Romans 3:10
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10 As it is written:
“There is no one righteous, not even one;
Ecclesiastes 7:20
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Ecclesiastes 7:20
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20 Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
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Ecclesiastes 7:20
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Ecclesiastes 7:20
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Proverbs 20:9
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Proverbs 20:9
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9 Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart;
I am pure and free from sin”?
Proverbs 20:9
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Proverbs 20:9
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James 1:4
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James 1:4
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4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
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James 1:4
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James 1:4
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4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature(A) and complete, not lacking anything.
1 Kings 8:46
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1 Kings 8:46
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46 “If they sin against you—and who has never sinned?—you might become angry with them and let their enemies conquer them and take them captive to their land far away or near.
1 Kings 8:46
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1 Kings 8:46
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