James 3

3 And if we put bits in the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we also guide their whole bodies. 4 Behold also ships: although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot wishes. 5 So also the tongue is a small member of the body**The words "of the body" are not in the Greek text but are supplied for clarity and boasts great things. Behold how small a fire sets ablaze how great a forest! 6 And the tongue is a fire! The world of unrighteousness,*Or "a fire, the world of unrighteousness! The tongue is set among our members" the tongue, is set among our members, defiling the whole body and setting on fire the course of human existence*Literally "the wheel of origin", being set on fire by hell.

7 For every species of animals and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, is being tamed and has been tamed by the human species, 8 but no human being is able to tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.