James 3:10

Out of the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. These things, my brothers, should not be this way [for we have a moral obligation to speak in a manner that reflects our fear of God and profound respect for His precepts].

Genesis 20:9

Then Abimelech called Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us? And how have I offended you that you have brought on me and my kingdom a great sin? You have done to me what ought not to be done [to anyone].”

2 Samuel 13:12

She replied, “No, my brother! Do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!

Psalm 50:16-20

But to the wicked God says:
“What right have you to recite My statutes
Or to take My covenant on your lips?

Jeremiah 7:4-10

Do not trust in the deceptive and lying words [of the false prophets who claim that Jerusalem will be protected by God because of the temple], saying, ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.’

Micah 3:11

Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe,
Her priests teach for a fee,
And her prophets foretell for money;
Yet they lean on the Lord, saying,
“Is not the Lord among us?
No tragedy or distress will come on us.”

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].

1 Corinthians 3:3

You are still worldly [controlled by ordinary impulses, the sinful capacity]. For as long as there is jealousy and strife and discord among you, are you not unspiritual, and are you not walking like ordinary men [unchanged by faith]?

1 Timothy 5:13

Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention.

1 Peter 3:9

and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Of

1 Peter 3:9

These

General references

Matthew 15:18

Romans 3:14

Romans 12:14

Bible References

Of

But to the wicked God says:
“What right have you to recite My statutes
Or to take My covenant on your lips?

Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].

These

She replied, “No, my brother! Do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!

General references

But whatever [word] comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this is what defiles and dishonors the man.

“Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.”

Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].