James 3:9

New Century Version

We use our tongues to praise our Lord and Father, but then we curse people, whom God made like himself.

Cross References

Psalm 10:7

Their mouths are full of curses, lies, and threats; they use their tongues for sin and evil.

Psalm 62:4

They are planning to make that person fall. They enjoy telling lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.Selah

Psalm 59:12

They sin by what they say; they sin with their words. They curse and tell lies, so let their pride trap them.

Genesis 9:6

“Whoever kills a human being will be killed by a human being, because God made humans in his own image.

Acts 2:26

So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope,

2 Samuel 19:21

But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shimei should die because he cursed you, the Lord’s appointed king!”

Genesis 5:1

This is the family history of Adam. When God created human beings, he made them in his own likeness.

1 Corinthians 11:7

But a man should not cover his head, because he is the likeness and glory of God. But woman is man’s glory.

Romans 3:14

“Their mouths are full of cursing and hate.”

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter began to place a curse on himself and swear, “I don’t know the man.” At once, a rooster crowed.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord says: “These people worship me with their mouths, and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is based on nothing but human rules.

Ecclesiastes 7:22

You know that many times you have insulted others.

Psalm 108:1

God, my heart is steady. I will sing and praise you with all my being.

Psalm 71:24

I will tell about your justice all day long. And those who want to hurt me will be ashamed and disgraced.

Psalm 63:4

I will praise you as long as I live. I will lift up my hands in prayer to your name.

Psalm 57:8

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

Psalm 51:14

God, save me from the guilt of murder, God of my salvation, and I will sing about your goodness.

Psalm 35:28

I will tell of your goodness and will praise you every day.

Psalm 34:1

I will praise the Lord at all times; his praise is always on my lips.

Psalm 30:12

I will sing to you and not be silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever.

Psalm 16:9

So I rejoice and am glad. Even my body has hope,

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David said to all the people who were gathered, “Praise the Lord your God.” So they all praised the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and they bowed to the ground to give honor to the Lord and the king.

1 Chronicles 29:10

David praised the Lord in front of all the people who were gathered. He said: “We praise you, Lord, God of our father Israel. We praise you forever and ever.

2 Samuel 16:5

As King David came to Bahurim, a man came out and cursed him. He was from Saul’s family group, and his name was Shimei son of Gera.

Judges 9:27

They went out to the vineyards to pick grapes, and they squeezed the grapes. Then they had a feast in the temple of their god, where they 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 the heavenly world.

Psalm 145:21

I will praise the Lord. Let everyone praise his holy name forever.

Psalm 145:1

I praise your greatness, my God the King; I will praise you forever and ever.

1 Peter 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In God’s great mercy he has caused us to be born again into a living hope, because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

James 1:27

Religion that God accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence.

James 3:10

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