The Tongue’s Terrible Power
JAMES 3 STRUCTURE: 7 PAIRS
(1a) Not many should be teachers;
(1b) The mature don't fall in words.
(2a) Bridle steers the horse;
(2b) Rudder steers the ship.
(3a) Small fire lights off a forest;
(3b) The tongue is a fire.
(4a) All animals have been tamed by man;
(4b) No man can tame the tongue.
(5a) Tongue blesses our Lord and Father;
(5b) Tongue curses man, God's image-bearer.
(6a) Spring does not produce 2 waters;
(6b) Olive and vine do not switch fruits.
(7a) Earthly wisdom;