7. For every nature of beasts and of birds and of serpents and of beings in the sea may be tamed and is tamed by mankind,
8. but no man can tame the tongue, which is an evil that cannot be restrained and is full of deadly poison.
9. With it we bless God, even the Father; and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.
10. Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.
11. Does a fountain send forth at the same place both sweet and bitter water?
12. Can the fig tree, my brethren, produce olive berries? or the vine, figs? In the same manner no fountain can yield both salt water and fresh.
13. Who is wise and ready among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom.