English Bible Presentation Sharing - James Book, chapter 3, verse 15 in Hcsb Version

James 3 : 1 (HCSB)

Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment;

James 3 : 2 (HCSB)

for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole body.

James 3 : 3 (HCSB)

Now when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide the whole animal.

James 3 : 4 (HCSB)

And consider ships: though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.

James 3 : 5 (HCSB)

So too, though the tongue is a small part *of the body , it boasts great things. Consider how large a forest a small fire ignites.

James 3 : 6 (HCSB)

And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among the parts of our *bodies ; it pollutes the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is set on fire by hell.

James 3 : 7 (HCSB)

For every creature-- animal or bird, reptile or fish-- is tamed and has been tamed by man,

James 3 : 8 (HCSB)

but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

James 3 : 9 (HCSB)

With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who are made in God's likeness.

James 3 : 10 (HCSB)

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way.

James 3 : 11 (HCSB)

Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening?

James 3 : 12 (HCSB)

Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers, or a grapevine *produce figs? Neither can a saltwater spring yield fresh water.

James 3 : 13 (HCSB)

Who is wise and understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom's gentleness.

James 3 : 14 (HCSB)

But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't brag and lie in defiance of the truth.

James 3 : 15 (HCSB)

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

James 3 : 16 (HCSB)

For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.

James 3 : 17 (HCSB)

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.

James 3 : 18 (HCSB)

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.