But no human being can subdue the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

since he is a double-minded individual, unstable in all his ways.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.

For if someone comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and fine clothing, and a poor person enters in filthy clothes,

For the one who obeys the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.

Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic.

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters.

All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.

So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze.

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires.

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly.

A spring does not pour out fresh water and bitter water from the same opening, does it?