James 3:9

With it we bless the Lord, even the Father; and with it we scold the people, who have been made after the image of God:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 no one of men is able to tame the tongue; an incorrigible evil, full of deadly poison.

10out of the same mouth come forth blessing and scolding. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

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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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