James 3:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 3:9

BSB
With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.
AKJV
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
CPDV
By it we bless God the Father, and by it we speak evil of men, who have been made in the likeness of God.
ERV
Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the likeness of God:
NHEB
With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people, who are made in the image of God.
SMT
With it we praise the God and Father; and with it we curse men, those made according to the similitude of God.

Commentary for James 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 3:9
Summary
Same mouth praises and curses God
Event
Dual speech behavior identified
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching