James 3:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

We use our tongues to praise our Lord and Father, but then we curse people who were created in God’s likeness.

Cross References

Psalm 10:7

They are always cursing, lying, and planning evil things to do.

Psalm 62:4

You want only to destroy me, to bring me down from my important position. It makes you happy to tell lies about me. In public, you say nice things, but in private, you curse me. Selah

Psalm 59:12

Those evil people curse and tell lies. Punish them for what they said. Let their pride trap them.

Genesis 9:6

“God made humans to be like himself. So whoever kills a person must be killed by another person.

Acts 2:26

So my heart is happy, and the words I speak are words of joy. Yes, even my body will live with hope,

2 Samuel 19:21

Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Let’s kill him for all the bad things he said about the Lord’s chosen king.”

Genesis 5:1

This is the history of Adam’s family. When God created people, he made them like himself.

1 Corinthians 11:7

But a man should not cover his head, because he is made like God and is God’s glory. But woman is man’s glory.

Romans 3:14

“Their mouths are full of cursing and angry words.” Psalm 10:7

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter began to curse. He said, “I swear to God, I don’t know the man!” As soon as he said this, a rooster crowed.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says, “These people come to honor me with words, but I am not really important to them. The worship they give me is nothing but human rules they have memorized.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

And you know that many times you too have said bad things about other people.

Psalm 108:1

God, I am ready, heart and soul, to sing songs of praise. Wake up, my soul!

Psalm 71:24

My tongue will sing about your goodness all the time, because those who wanted to kill me have been defeated and disgraced.

Psalm 63:4

By my life, I will praise you. In your name, I lift my hands in prayer.

Psalm 57:8

Wake up, my soul! Harps and lyres, wake up, and let’s wake the dawn!

Psalm 51:14

God, spare me from the punishment of death. My God, you are the one who saves me! Let me sing about all the good things you do for me!

Psalm 35:28

So, Lord, I will tell people how good you are. I will praise you all day long.

Psalm 34:1

I will praise the Lord at all times. I will never stop singing his praises.

Psalm 30:12

You wanted me to praise you and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever!

Psalm 16:9

So my heart and soul will be very happy. Even my body will live in safety,

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David said to all the group of people gathered together, “Now give praise to the Lord your God.” So all the people gave praise to the Lord God, the God their ancestors worshiped. They bowed to the ground to give honor to the Lord and to the king.

1 Chronicles 29:10

Then David praised the Lord in front of all the people who were gathered together. David said, “Lord, the God of Israel, our Father, may you be praised forever and ever!

2 Samuel 16:5

As David came to Bahurim, a man from Saul’s family, Shimei son of Gera, came out cursing David again and again.

Judges 9:27

One day the people of Shechem went out to the vineyards to pick grapes. They squeezed the grapes to make wine. And then they had a party at the temple of their god. The people ate and drank and cursed Abimelech.

Ephesians 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven.

Psalm 145:21

I will praise the Lord! Let everyone praise his holy name forever and ever!

Psalm 145:1

I will tell of your greatness, my God and King. I will praise your name forever and ever.

1 Peter 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. This new life brings us a living hope through Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death.

James 1:27

The worship that God wants is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence. This is the kind of worship that God accepts as pure and good.

James 3:10

These praises and curses come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, this should not happen.