James (Jacob) 3:9

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With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therewith{G1722}{G846} bless we{G2127}{(G5719)} God{G2316}, even{G2532} the Father{G3962}; and{G2532} therewith{G1722}{G846} curse we{G2672}{(G5736)} men{G444}, which{G3588} are made{G1096}{(G5756)} after{G2596} the similitude{G3669} of God{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(9) In it we bless אָדוֹן Adonai and Abba Father and in it we curse men who've been made in אֱלֹהִים Elohim's image!
The F.O.G
[9] With the same tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and then turn around and curse people who are made in God's image.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
with it we do bless the God and Father, and with it we do curse the men made according to the similitude of God;
Young's Literal Translation

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