James 3:9
With it we praise the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
8But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
10Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not happen.
Cross References
Genesis 1:26God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” + 1:26 Some ancient copies have: ... Over the livestock, over all the animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth .
Genesis 9:6Whoever sheds man's blood, by man will his blood be shed, 1 for it was in the image of God that he made man.
2 Samuel 16:5When King David approached Bahurim, there came out from there a man from the clan of Saul, whose name was Shimei son of Gera. He came out cursing as he walked.
1 Chronicles 29:10David blessed Yahweh in front of all the assembly. He said, “May you be praised, Yahweh, God of Israel our ancestor, forever and ever.
Psalms 10:7His mouth is full of cursing and deceptive, harmful words; 1 his tongue injures and destroys. 1
Psalms 30:12So now my glory will sing praise to you and not be silent; Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Matthew Henry on James 3:2-13
Government of the Tongue. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,… Read the whole commentary →