Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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Bible References
Of
Romans 12:14
Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually].
These
1 Corinthians 3:3
for you are still worldly [minded]. And since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, is that not evidence that you are [still] worldly and living like [unspiritual] people?
1 Timothy 5:13
And on top of that, they learn to be idle, going around from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not be.
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Matthew 15:18
But the things that come out of a person's mouth come from his heart. These are what [spiritually] corrupt a person.
Romans 3:14
[Psa. 10:7 says], "Their speech is full of cursing and bitterness."
Romans 12:14
Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.