James 3:10 net — From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.

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"From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters."

— James 3:10, NET Bible

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James 3 — Context

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For every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is subdued and has been subdued by humankind.

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But no human being can subdue the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

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With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God’s image.

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From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.

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A spring does not pour out fresh water and bitter water from the same opening, does it?

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Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, or a vine produce figs? Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water.

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True Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

James 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 3:10 say?
James 3:10 in the NET Bible reads: “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.”
Where is James 3:10 in the Bible?
James 3:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 3, verse 10.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 3:10.
What translation should I read James 3:10 in?
James 3:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 3:10?
James 3:10 reads (NET): “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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