6. And the tongue is a fire! The world of unrighteousness, the tongue, is set among our members, defiling the whole body and setting on fire the course of human existence, being set on fire by hell.
7. For every species of animals and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, is being tamed and has been tamed by the human species,
8. but no human being is able to tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.
10. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so!
11. A spring does not pour forth from the same opening fresh and bitter water, does it?
12. A fig tree is not able, my brothers, to produce olives, or a grapevine figs. Neither can a saltwater spring produce fresh water.
13. Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.
14. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.