Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Of

Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.

These

1 Corinthians 3:3
for you are still carnal. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not carnal, and are you not walking like mere men?
1 Timothy 5:13
Besides, they learn to be idle, going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.

General references

Matthew 15:18
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.
Romans 3:14
"Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness."
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.