James 3:5
Likewise the tongue is a small body part, yet it boasts great things. Notice also how small a fire sets on fire a large forest.
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Exodus 5:2Pharaoh said, “Who is Yahweh? Why should I listen to his voice and let Israel go? I do not know Yahweh; moreover, I will not let Israel go.”
2 Kings 19:22Whom have you defied and insulted? 2 Against whom have you exalted your voice 1 and lifted up your eyes in pride? 2 Against the Holy One of Israel! 1
Job 22:17those who said to God, 'Depart from us'; 1 those who said, 'What can the Almighty do to us?' 1
Psalms 12:2Everyone says empty words to his neighbor; 1 everyone speaks with flattering lips and a double heart. 1
Psalms 52:1Why are you proud of making trouble, you mighty man? 1 The covenant faithfulness of God comes every day. 1
Proverbs 12:18The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, 1 but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 1
Matthew Henry on James 3:2-13
Government of the Tongue. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,… Read the whole commentary →