Bible verse
With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.
James 3:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from James 3.
5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,
8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.
10 Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
12 My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
KJV
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
ASV
Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after 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:
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