For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same {is} a perfect man, {and} able also to bridle the whole body.

For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.

Because the carnal mind {is} enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. {the carnal...: Gr. the minding of the flesh}

Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken {so much} against thee?

The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth {abundantly}.

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

{Is it} good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? {work: Heb. labour}

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion {is} vain.

{He is} wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened {himself} against him, and hath prospered?