The words of James (3:8) about the “deadly poison” of the tongue when “set on fire of hell” are called to mind by the following caution:
You may keep your feet from slipping,
And your hands from evil deeds,
But to guard your tongue from tripping,
What unceasing care it needs!
Be you old or be you young,
Oh, beware,
Take good care,
Of the tittle-tattle, tell-tale tongue!
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