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highlighted James 3:13 NLT
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
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highlighted James 3:8 NLT
but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.
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highlighted James 3:6 NLT
And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.
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highlighted James 3:5 NLT
In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.
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highlighted James 3:2 NLT
Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
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highlighted James 2:14 NLT
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?
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highlighted James 1:26 NLT
If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
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highlighted James 1:22 NLT
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
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highlighted James 1:19 NLT
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
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highlighted James 1:12 NLT
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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highlighted James 1:6 NLT
But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
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highlighted James 1:5 NLT
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
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highlighted Proverbs 3:27 NLT
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.
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highlighted Proverbs 3:21 NLT
My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them,
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highlighted Proverbs 3:18 NLT
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
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highlighted Proverbs 3:5 NLT
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
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highlighted Proverbs 3:6 NLT
Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
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highlighted Proverbs 3:3 NLT
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
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highlighted Proverbs 17:28 NLT
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
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highlighted Proverbs 17:27 NLT
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
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