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| 3:1 | Mi britheren, nyle ye be maad many maistris, witynge that ye taken the more doom. |
| 3:2 | For alle we offenden in many thingis. If ony man offendith not in word, this is a perfit man; for also he may lede aboute al the bodi with a bridil. |
| 3:3 | For if we putten bridlis `in to horsis mouthis, for to consente to vs, and we leden aboute al the bodi of hem. |
| 3:4 | And lo! schippis, whanne thei ben grete, and ben dryuun of stronge wyndis, yit thei ben borun about of a litil gouernaile, where the meuyng of the gouernour wole. |
| 3:5 | So also the tunge is but a litil membre, and reisith grete thingis. Lo! hou litil fier brenneth a ful greet wode. |
| 3:6 | And oure tunge is fier, the vniuersite of wickidnesse. The tunge is ordeyned in oure membris, which defoulith al the bodi; and it is enflawmed of helle, and enflawmeth the wheel of oure birthe. |
| 3:7 | And al the kynde of beestis, and of foulis, and of serpentis, and of othere is chastisid, and tho ben maad tame of mannus kinde; but no man mai chastise the tunge, |
| 3:8 | for it is an vnpesible yuel, and ful of deedli venym. |
| 3:9 | In it we blessen God, the fadir, and in it we cursen men, that ben maad to the licnesse of God. |
| 3:10 | Of the same mouth passith forth blessing and cursing. My britheren, it bihoueth not that these thingis be don so. |
| 3:11 | Whether a welle of the same hoole bringith forth swete and salt watir? |
| 3:12 | My britheren, whether a fige tre may make grapis, ethir a vyne figus? So nethir salt watir mai make swete watir. |
| 3:13 | Who is wijs, and tauyt among you? schewe he of good lyuyng his worching, in myldenesse of his wisdom. |
| 3:14 | That if ye han bitter enuye, and stryuyngis ben in youre hertis, nyle ye haue glorye, and be lyeris ayens the treuthe. |
| 3:15 | For this wisdom is not fro aboue comynge doun, but ertheli, and beestli, and feendli. |
| 3:16 | For where is enuye and strijf, there is vnstidfastnesse and al schrewid werk. |
| 3:17 | But wisdom that is from aboue, first it is chast, aftirward pesible, mylde, able to be counseilid, consentinge to goode thingis, ful of merci and of goode fruytis, demynge with out feynyng. |
| 3:18 | And the fruyt of riytwisnesse is sowun in pees, to men that maken pees. |
| 3:1 | My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receiue the greater condemnation. |
| 3:2 | For in many things we sinne all. If any man sinne not in word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the body. |
| 3:3 | Beholde, we put bittes into the horses mouthes, that they should obey vs, and we turne about all their bodie. |
| 3:4 | Behold also the shippes, which though they be so great, and are driuen of fierce windes, yet are they turned about with a very small rudder, whither soeuer the gouernour listeth. |
| 3:5 | Euen so the tongue is a litle member, and boasteth of great things: beholde, howe great a thing a litle fire kindleth. |
| 3:6 | And the tongue is fire, yea, a worlde of wickednesse: so is the tongue set among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell. |
| 3:7 | For the whole nature of beasts, and of birds, and of creeping things, and things of the sea is tamed, and hath bene tamed of the nature of man. |
| 3:8 | But the tongue can no man tame. It is an vnruly euill, full of deadly poyson. |
| 3:9 | Therewith blesse we God euen the Father, and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. |
| 3:10 | Out of one mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing: my brethren, these things ought not so to be. |
| 3:11 | Doeth a fountaine send forth at one place sweete water and bitter? |
| 3:12 | Can ye figge tree, my brethren, bring forth oliues, either a vine figges? so can no fountaine make both salt water and sweete. |
| 3:13 | Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew by good conuersation his workes in meekenesse of wisdome. |
| 3:14 | But if ye haue bitter enuying and strife in your hearts, reioyce not, neither be liars against the trueth. |
| 3:15 | This wisedome descendeth not from aboue, but is earthly, sensuall, and deuilish. |
| 3:16 | For where enuying and strife is, there is sedition, and all maner of euill workes. |
| 3:17 | But the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easie to be intreated, full of mercie and good fruites, without iudging, and without hipocrisie. |
| 3:18 | And the fruite of righteousnesse is sowen in peace, of them that make peace. |
| 3:1 | My brethren, do not let many of you be teachers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment. |
| 3:2 | Because, we all offend in many things. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. |
| 3:3 | Behold, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their entire body. |
| 3:4 | Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, yet they are turned about by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. |
| 3:5 | Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how large an object a little fire kindles! |
| 3:6 | And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. |
| 3:7 | Because, every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and things in the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. |
| 3:8 | But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. |
| 3:9 | With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. |
| 3:10 | Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. |
| 3:11 | Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? |
| 3:12 | Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh. |
| 3:13 | Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. |
| 3:14 | But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. |
| 3:15 | This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. |
| 3:16 | Because, where envy and selfish ambition exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. |
| 3:17 | But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without personal favoritism and without hypocrisy. |
| 3:18 | And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. |
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