James 3:9

In to{same} we-are-good-word-ing the God and Father, and in to{same} we-are-cursing-down/against the men, the having-become according-to like-sis[i.e. state of being like] of{God}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

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

8moreover, not-one is-being-enabled of{men} to-subjugate the tongue, un-hold-down-able/unrestrainable bad, replete of{death-carry-ive poison}.

10Out of{the same mouth} is-being-come-out good-word-ia and down/against-curse. It-is_not_must/should/ought-ing, brothers of{me}, the-same[neuter plural] the-same-ly to-be-becoming.

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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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