James 3:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

We praise the Lord and Father with it, and [also] curse men who are created in God’s likeness with it.

Cross References

Acts 2:26

therefore, I was glad in my heart, and my mouth expressed this [joy]. In addition, my body will live in hope [of being raised]

1 Corinthians 11:7

But a man should certainly not cover his [physical] head [i.e., with “something hanging down,” such as long hair or a cloth shawl. See verse 4], since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman [i.e., his wife] is the glory of the man [i.e., her husband].

Romans 3:14

[Psa. 10:7 says], “Their speech is full of cursing and bitterness.’

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter began to curse and swear, “[I tell you], I do not know the man.” And immediately a rooster crowed.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Ephesians 1:3

May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised, for He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in [fellowship with] Christ. [Note: The phrase “heavenly realms” is used somewhat differently throughout this book. Here it refers to Christians as part of the church on earth].

1 Peter 1:3

God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is to be praised for being so merciful as to have given us a new birth, which provides for us a hope of never ending life through the means of Jesus Christ’s return from the dead.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and uncorrupted in the eyes of [our] God and Father involves taking care of orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world.

James 3:10

Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth! My brothers, these things should not be happening.