James 3:9

Good News Translation (US Version)

We use it to give thanks to our Lord and Father and also to curse other people, who are created in the likeness of God.

Cross References

Psalm 10:7

Their speech is filled with curses, lies, and threats; they are quick to speak hateful, evil words.

Psalm 62:4

You only want to bring him down from his place of honor; you take pleasure in lies. You speak words of blessing, but in your heart you curse him.

Psalm 59:12

Sin is on their lips; all their words are sinful; may they be caught in their pride! Because they curse and lie,

Genesis 9:6

Human beings were made like God, so whoever murders one of them will be killed by someone else.

Acts 2:26

And so I am filled with gladness, and my words are full of joy. And I, mortal though I am, will rest assured in hope,

2 Samuel 19:21

Abishai son of Zeruiah spoke up: “Shimei should be put to death because he cursed the one whom the Lord chose as king.”

Genesis 5:1

This is the list of the descendants of Adam. (When God created human beings, he made them like himself.

1 Corinthians 11:7

A man has no need to cover his head, because he reflects the image and glory of God. But woman reflects the glory of man;

Romans 3:14

their speech is filled with bitter curses.

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter said, “I swear that I am telling the truth! May God punish me if I am not! I do not know that man!” Just then a rooster crowed,

Matthew 5:44

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

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said, “These people claim to worship me, but their words are meaningless, and their hearts are somewhere else. Their religion is nothing but human rules and traditions, which they have simply memorized.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

and you know yourself that you have insulted other people many times.

Psalm 108:1

I have complete confidence, O God! I will sing and praise you! Wake up, my soul!

Psalm 71:24

I will speak of your righteousness all day long, because those who tried to harm me have been defeated and disgraced.

Psalm 63:4

I will give you thanks as long as I live; I will raise my hands to you in prayer.

Psalm 57:8

Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun.

Psalm 51:14

Spare my life, O God, and save me, and I will gladly proclaim your righteousness.

Psalm 35:28

Then I will proclaim your righteousness, and I will praise you all day long.

Psalm 34:1

I will always thank the Lord; I will never stop praising him.

Psalm 30:12

So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. Lord, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever.

Psalm 16:9

And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure,

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David commanded the people, “Praise the Lord your God!” And the whole assembly praised the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and they bowed low and gave honor to the Lord and also to the king.

1 Chronicles 29:10

There in front of the whole assembly King David praised the Lord. He said, “Lord God of our ancestor Jacob, may you be praised forever and ever!

2 Samuel 16:5

When King David arrived at Bahurim, one of Saul's relatives, Shimei son of Gera, came out to meet him, cursing him as he came.

Judges 9:27

They all went out into their vineyards and picked the grapes, made wine from them, and held a festival. They went into the temple of their god, where they ate and drank and made fun of Abimelech.

Ephesians 1:3

Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For in our union with Christ he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.

Psalm 145:21

I will always praise the Lord; let all his creatures praise his holy name forever.

Psalm 145:1

I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king; I will thank you forever and ever.

1 Peter 1:3

Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by raising Jesus Christ from death. This fills us with a living hope,

James 1:27

What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.

James 3:10

Words of thanksgiving and cursing pour out from the same mouth. My friends, this should not happen!