John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - James 3:10
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing ,.... Which is not only a contradiction, but unnatural, as well as wicked and sinful: my brethren, these things ought not so to be : in any, and much less in professors of religion: such things are unbecoming men, are a scandal upon human nature, and exceeding unworthy of the Christian name; see Psalm 50:16 . read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - James 3:9
Therewith bless we God, even, the Father ,.... Of Jesus Christ, and of spirits, and of mercies: this is the instrument that is used in blessing God daily every meal that is eaten; and in joining with the saints, though only verbally and outwardly, in blessing God for all spiritual blessings in Christ, both in prayer, and in singing psalms: and therewith curse we men : make imprecations, and wish evils upon them: which are made after the similitude of God as man was originally, ... read more