Jas.3.2

James 3:2

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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.

Taming the Tongue

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:36

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If they sin against thee, (for there is no man which sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captives unto a land far off or near;

Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication

Psalm 39:1

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I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

I Will Watch My Ways

For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

Proverbs 10:19

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In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Solomon’s Proverbs: The Wise Son

Proverbs 13:3

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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

A Father’s Discipline

Proverbs 21:23

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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

The King’s Heart

Matthew 12:34

KJV Jesus

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Good and Bad Fruit

James 1:4

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But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Rejoicing in Trials

James 1:26

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If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Hearing and Doing

James 2:10

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For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

A Warning against Favoritism

1 John 1:8

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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.