James 3:10

Modern English Version

Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

Cross References

Genesis 20:9

Then Abimelech called Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us? How have I offended you that you would bring on me and on my kingdom a great sin? You have done things to me that should not have been done.”

2 Samuel 13:12

She pled with him, “No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not to be done in Israel. Do not carry out this awful thing.

Micah 3:11

Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet upon the Lord they lean, saying, “Is not the Lord in our midst? Evil will not come upon us.”

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.

1 Corinthians 3:3

for you are still worldly. For while there is envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not worldly and behaving as mere men?

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides that, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, wandering around from house to house, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they ought not.

James 1:16

Do not be led astray, my beloved brothers.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 3:1

My brothers, not many of you should become teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

James 3:11

Does a spring yield at the same opening sweet and bitter water?

James 3:9

With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil, or curse for curse, but on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you are called, so that you may receive a blessing.