James 3:6-10

Mace(i) 6 the tongue is a brand that sets the world in a combustion: it is but one of the numerous organs of the body, yet it can blast whole assemblies: tipp'd with infernal sulphur it sets the whole train of life in a blaze. 7 creatures of every kind, beasts, birds, reptiles, and sea-monsters, are frequently tamed by human industry. 8 but who could ever tame the tongue? arm'd with deadly poison, the mischief scorns restraint. 9 By that we give praises to God the father: and that pronounces curses even against men, who are form'd after the divine resemblance. 10 from the same mouth shall blessing and cursing proceed? this ought not to be practis'd, my brethren;