James 3:9

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With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God’s image.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 11:7 : 7 For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.
  • Matt 26:74 : 74 At that he began to curse, and he swore with an oath,“I do not know the man!” At that moment a rooster crowed.
  • Gen 1:26-27 : 26 Then God said,“Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth.” 27 God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them.
  • Acts 2:26 : 26 Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced; my body also will live in hope,
  • Ps 145:21 : 21 My mouth will praise the LORD. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!
  • Eccl 7:22 : 22 For you know in your own heart that you also have cursed others many times.
  • Isa 29:13 : 13 The Lord says,“These people say they are loyal to me; they say wonderful things about me, but they are not really loyal to me. Their worship consists of nothing but man-made ritual.
  • Matt 5:44 : 44 But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
  • Rom 3:14 : 14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Spiritual Blessings in Christ Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.
  • 1 Pet 1:3 : 3 New Birth to Joy and Holiness Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
  • Gen 5:1 : 1 From Adam to Noah This is the record of the family line of Adam.When God created humankind, he made them in the likeness of God.
  • Gen 9:6 : 6 “Whoever sheds human blood, by other humans must his blood be shed; for in God’s image God has made humankind.”
  • Judg 9:27 : 27 They went out to the field, harvested their grapes, squeezed out the juice, and celebrated. They came to the temple of their god and ate, drank, and cursed Abimelech.
  • 2 Sam 16:5 : 5 Shimei Curses David and His Men Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul’s extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached.
  • 2 Sam 19:21 : 21 Abishai son of Zeruiah replied,“For this should not Shimei be put to death? After all, he cursed the LORD’s anointed!”
  • 1 Chr 29:10 : 10 David Praises the Lord David praised the LORD before the entire assembly:“O LORD God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore!
  • 1 Chr 29:20 : 20 David told the entire assembly:“Praise the LORD your God!” So the entire assembly praised the LORD God of their ancestors; they bowed down and stretched out flat on the ground before the LORD and the king.
  • Ps 10:7 : 7 His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.
  • Ps 16:9 : 9 So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.
  • Ps 30:12 : 12 So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.
  • Ps 34:1 : 1 Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.
  • Ps 35:28 : 28 Then I will tell others about your justice, and praise you all day long.
  • Ps 51:14 : 14 Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, the God who delivers me! Then my tongue will shout for joy because of your righteousness.
  • Ps 57:8 : 8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O stringed instrument and harp! I will wake up at dawn!
  • Ps 59:12 : 12 They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!
  • Ps 62:4 : 4 They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses.(Selah)
  • Ps 63:4 : 4 For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.
  • Ps 71:24 : 24 All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.
  • Ps 108:1 : 1 A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.
  • Ps 109:17-18 : 17 He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings. 18 He made cursing a way of life, so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil.
  • Ps 145:1 : 1 A psalm of praise, by David. I will extol you, my God, O king! I will praise your name continually!

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    7For every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is subdued and has been subdued by humankind.

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    16‘Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.’ Then all the people will say,‘Amen!’

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    13when you turn your rage against God and allow such words to escape from your mouth?

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    22For you know in your own heart that you also have cursed others many times.