James 3:10
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Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
In other translations
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
Greek words
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- 2 Samuel 13:12And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.“No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not humiliate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!
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