James 3:10

Tree of Life Version

From the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be.

Cross References

Genesis 20:9

Then Abimelech called to Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us, and how have I sinned against you, that you brought great sin upon me and my kingdom? You’ve done to me things that should not be done!”

2 Samuel 13:12

“No!” she said to him. “Don’t, my brother! Don’t rape me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Don’t do this disgraceful deed!

Micah 3:11

Her leaders give judgment for a bribe. Her priests give direction for a price. Her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean on Adonai by saying: “Is not Adonai in our midst? No calamity will 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 since there is jealousy and strife among you, aren’t you worldly and walking in a human way?

1 Timothy 5:13

And at the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house—and not just idle, but also gossipers and busybodies, saying things they should not.

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, since you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.

James 3:11

A spring doesn’t pour out fresh and bitter water from the same opening, does it?

James 3:9

With it we bless our Adonai and Father, and with it we curse people, who are made in the image of God.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing.