James 3:7 nasb — For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human r…

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"For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race."

— James 3:7, NASB

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James 3 — Context

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Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.

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So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!

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And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell.

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For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.

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But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.

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With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God;

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from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way.

James 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 3:7 say?
James 3:7 in the NASB reads: “For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.”
Where is James 3:7 in the Bible?
James 3:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 3, verse 7.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 3:7.
What translation should I read James 3:7 in?
James 3:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 3:7?
James 3:7 reads (NASB): “For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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