James 3:9

With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who are made ‘in God’s likeness.’

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

8no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless plague! It is charged with deadly poison!

10From the very same mouth come blessings and curses! My Brothers, it is not right that this should be so.

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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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