“People can tame all kinds of animals, birds reptiles, and fish, [8] but no one can tame the
tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. [9] Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father,
and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. [10] And so blessing
and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not
right! [11] Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? [12] Does
a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from