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James 3:8-11

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8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.
10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
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