Devine Scripture

James 3:9

James chapter 3 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God:

Context

v.8but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.

v.9This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:7

    For a man indeed ought not to have his head veiled, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:10

    Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the assembly; and David said, Blessed be thou, O Jehovah, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

  • Psalms 10:7

    His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression: Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.

  • 2 Samuel 16:5

    And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came out, and cursed still as he came.

  • Psalms 34:1

    I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

  • Psalms 63:4

    So will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.