James 3:9

Free Bible Version

We use the same tongue to bless our Lord and Father, as well as to curse people who are made in God's image—

Cross References

Genesis 5:1

This is the record of Adam's descendants. When God created human beings, he made them to be like him.

Genesis 9:6

Whoever sheds the blood of a human being will have their blood shed by human beings. For God made human beings in his image.

2 Samuel 16:5

As King David arrived at the town of Bahurim, a man from Saul's family was just leaving. His name was Shimei, son of Gera, and he was shouting out curses as he came.

2 Samuel 19:21

Abishai, son of Zeruiah, said, “Shouldn't Shimei be executed for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed one?”

1 Chronicles 29:10

Then David praised the Lord before the whole assembly: “Praise to you, Lord, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever!

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David said to everyone there, “Praise the Lord your God!” So everyone praised the Lord, the God of their fathers. They bowed down in reverence to the Lord and to the king.

Psalm 10:7

Their speech is full of cursing, lies, and threats; their tongues are always ready to spread trouble and cause evil.

Psalm 108:1

God, I have complete confidence in you! My whole being sings praises to you!

Psalm 145:1

I will glorify you, my God and King! I will praise who you are forever and ever!

Psalm 145:21

I will speak in praise of the Lord, and may everyone honor his holy character, forever and ever.

Psalm 16:9

That's why I'm so happy! That's why I am full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!

Psalm 30:12

so I can sing praises to you and not keep quiet. Lord my God, I will thank you forever!

Psalm 34:1

I will always bless the Lord; my mouth will continually praise him.

Psalm 35:28

I will tell others about your character of truth and right, praising you all day long!

Psalm 51:14

God, please forgive me for the blood I have shed, God of my salvation, and I will sing for joy of your goodness.

Psalm 57:8

I say to myself, “Wake up!” Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn!

Psalm 59:12

Let them be caught out by the evil things they say, the words they proudly speak—brought down by their curses and the lies they tell!

Psalm 62:4

They plan to throw me down from my high position; they love to tell lies. They say nice things to me, but inside they're cursing me. Selah.

Psalm 63:4

I will thank you as long as I live; I lift up my hands as I celebrate your wonderful character.

Psalm 71:24

All day long I will tell about all the good things you have done, for those who tried to cause me misery have been disgraced and humiliated.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

for you know how many times you yourself have talked badly about others!

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says, “These people come and praise me with their words, and honor me with lip service, but their thoughts are miles away. Their worship of me only consists of them following rules people have taught them.

Matthew 26:74

Then he started to swear: “Curses on me if I'm a liar! I don't know the man!” Immediately the cock crowed.

Matthew 5:44

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

Acts 2:26

That's why I'm so happy! That's why my words are full of joy! That's why my body lives in hope!

Romans 3:14

Their mouths are full of bitterness and curses,

1 Corinthians 11:7

A man shouldn't cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God, while the woman is the glory of the man.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with all that's spiritually good in the heavenly world,

James 1:27

In the eyes of our God and Father, religion that's pure and genuine is to visit orphans and widows in their suffering, and to keep yourself from being contaminated by the world.

James 3:10

blessings and curses come from the same mouth! Friends, it shouldn't be this way!

1 Peter 1:3

Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Through his great mercy we have been born again and given a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Judges 9:27

At harvest-time they went out into the countryside and gathered the grapes from their vineyards and trod them. They celebrated by having a festival in the temple of their god, where they ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech.