26 Bible Verses about Cursing

Never let any foul word pass your lips, but only such good words as the occasion demands, that they may be a help to those who hear them.

Nor shameful conduct, nor foolish talk or jesting, for they are wholly out of place among you; but rather thanksgiving.

When a man appears to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue, but imposes upon his own conscience, that man's religious observances are valueless.

A good man, from the good stores of his heart, brings out what is good; while a bad man, from his bad stores, brings out what is bad. For what fills a man's heart will rise to his lips.

With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who are made 'in God's likeness.' From the very same mouth come blessings and curses! My Brothers, it is not right that this should be so. Does a spring give both good and bad water from the same source?read more.
Can a fig tree, my Brothers, bear olives? or a vine bear figs? No, nor can a brackish well give good water.

'He who would enjoy life And see happy days-- let him keep his tongue from evil And his lips from deceitful words,

You, however, must now lay aside all such things--anger, passion, malice, slander, abuse.

From the very same mouth come blessings and curses! My Brothers, it is not right that this should be so.

Above all things, my Brothers, never take an oath, either by heaven, or by earth, or by anything else. With you let 'Yes' suffice for yes, and 'No' for no, so that you may escape condemnation.

but in your whole life show yourselves to be holy, after the pattern of the Holy One from whom you received your Call.

Avoid profane prattle. Those who indulge in it only get deeper into irreligious ways,

Bless your persecutors--bless and never curse.

'Their throats are like opened graves; they deceive with their tongues.' 'The venom of serpents lies behind their lips,' 'And their mouths are full of bitter curses.' 'Swift are their feet to shed blood.read more.
Distress and trouble dog their steps, And the path of peace they do not know.' 'The fear of God is not before their eyes.'

and to be discreet, pure-minded, domesticated, good women, ready to submit to their husbands, in order that God's Message may not be maligned. And so again with the younger men--impress upon them the need of discretion. Above all, set an example of doing good. Show sincerity in your teaching, and a serious spirit;read more.
let the instruction that you give be sound and above reproach, so that the enemy may be ashamed when he fails to find anything bad to say about us.

Do not be deceived. 'Good character is marred by evil company.'

Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.

So is it with the tongue. Small as it is, it is a great boaster. Think how tiny a spark may set the largest forest ablaze! And the tongue is like a spark. Among the members of our body it proves itself a very world of mischief; it contaminates the whole body; it sets the wheels of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by the flames of the Pit.

Above all, set an example of doing good. Show sincerity in your teaching, and a serious spirit; let the instruction that you give be sound and above reproach, so that the enemy may be ashamed when he fails to find anything bad to say about us.

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you.

It is not what enters a man's mouth that 'defiles' him, but what comes out from his mouth--that does defile him!"