James 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:8 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:8 — KJV
“But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
— James 3:8 (KJV)
James 3:8 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 3:8
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance”
Shares key themes with James 3:8: tongue, can, evil
“Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:”
Shares key themes with James 3:8: can, evil
“And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father; pleased...: Heb. were evil in the eyes, etc”
Shares key themes with James 3:8: can, evil
“If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. please...: Heb. be evil in the eyes of, etc”
Shares key themes with James 3:8: evil, full
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
Shares key themes with James 3:8: can, full
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