that you turn your spirit against God and bring such words out of your mouth?
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.
Because he has stretched out his hand against God and defies the Almighty, running stubbornly against him with a thickly bossed shield; because he has covered his face with his fat and gathered fat upon his waist
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
“Your words have been hard against me, says the Lord. But you say, ‘How have we spoken against you?’
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.
The tents of robbers are at peace, and those who provoke God are secure, who bring their god in their hand.
Does it seem good to you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands and favor the designs of the wicked?
He is wise in heart and mighty in strength —who has hardened himself against him, and succeeded?—
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