James 3:9

For by it we bless the Lord and the Father, and by it we curse men who in the likeness of Aloha were made;

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

In Context

8but the tongue no one can subdue; this is an evil not ordered, (and) full of the poison of death.

10and from the same mouth go forth curses and blessings. My brethren, it is not fit that these should so be done.

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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 →

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