James 3:8
but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.
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- Romans 3:13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:
- Psalm 140:3 They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. [Selah
- Psalm 55:21 His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.