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James 3:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
James 3:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man, 8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.(A) 9 We praise our[a] Lord and Father with it, and we curse men who are made in God’s likeness with it.(B)
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James 3:7-9
New International Version
James 3:7-9
New International Version
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.(A)
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.(B)
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