Not many (of you) should become teachers , my brothers , (because) you know that we ( who teach ) will be judged more strictly.
- vvv We all stumble in many ways. If anyone {is} never at fault in what he says , he (is) a perfect man , - able to control (his) whole body.
- (When) we put - bits into the mouths of horses to make them - obey us , - we can guide the whole - animal.
Consider - ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds , they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the vvv pilot is inclined ....
In the same way ... , the tongue is a small part of the body , (but) it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest {ablaze}.
The tongue also (is) a fire , a world - of wickedness - - vvv among the parts of the (body). - It pollutes the whole person , - sets the course - of his life {on fire} , and is itself set on fire by - hell.
- All kinds - of animals , - birds , - reptiles , and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by - man ... ,
but no man can tame the tongue. (It is) a restless evil , full of deadly poison.
With (the tongue) we bless our Lord and Father , and with it we curse - men , who have been made in God’s likeness.
Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers , this should not be - !
(Can) - (both) fresh (water) and - salt (water) flow from the same - - spring ?
My brothers , vvv can a fig tree grow olives , or a grapevine (bear) figs ? Neither (can) a salt (spring) produce fresh water.
Who (is) wise and understanding among you ? Let him show it by (his) good conduct , (by) - deeds (done) in (the) humility that comes from wisdom.
But if you {harbor} bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your - hearts , {do} not boast (in it) or deny ... the tRuth -.
Such wisdom (does) not - come from above , but (is) earthly , unspiritual , demonic.
For where jealousy and selfish ambition (exist) , there ( will be ) disorder and every evil practice.
But - (the) wisdom from above is first (of all) pure , then peace-loving , gentle , accommodating , full of mercy and good fruit , impartial , (and) sincere.
vvv vvv Peacemakers (who) sow in peace ( reap ) (the) fruit of righteousness.