Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 12:37 in English Standard Version "for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”" Mt 5:22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. Jas 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.