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Cursing Your Parents

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Leviticus 20:9

For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.

Proverbs 20:20

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

Matthew 15:4

For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.

Exodus 21:15

And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

Exodus 21:17

And he that curseth his father or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

Exodus 20:12

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Proverbs 30:11

There is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, that will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and, though they chasten him, will not hearken unto them; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

James 3:10

out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Mark 7:10

For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Matthew 5:22

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

Psalms 109:17

Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.

Luke 6:28

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

Leviticus 20:13

And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

James 1:26

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Ephesians 5:4

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

Exodus 20:7

Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

James 5:12

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.

Romans 12:2

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

Colossians 3:8

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Romans 12:14

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

Romans 3:14

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

Psalms 59:12

Forthe sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, Let them even be taken in their pride, And for cursing and lying which they speak.

1 Peter 3:10

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:

Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Acts 17:10–11

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 1:7

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Matthew 15:18–20

But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man. — read the full passage →

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Deuteronomy 5:16

Honor thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee; that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Genesis 12:3

and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

Leviticus 20:27

A man also or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones; their blood shall be upon them.

James 2:26

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

Ephesians 6:1–4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:12

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 6:34

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Exodus 21:12–17

He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall surely be put to death. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

Isaiah 28:3

The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot:

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Isaiah 28:1

Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley of them that are overcome with wine!

Leviticus 21:15–17

And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth him. — read the full passage →

Exodus 21:1–36

Now these are the ordinances which thou shalt set before them. — read the full passage →

Colossians 2:1–23

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Romans 8:18

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Colossians 3:1–25

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Colossians 1:1–29

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Ephesians 3:20

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Acts 2:38

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

John 16:33

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 15:13

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:12

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

John 13:7

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.

Colossians 4:1–18

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:23

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Proverbs 4:24

Put away from thee a wayward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee.

2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Luke 6:45

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Matthew 15:11

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

Matthew 5:37

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Psalms 10:7

His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression: Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.

Ephesians 4:24

and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 14:26

If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Luke 6:27

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

Matthew 15:10–11

And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 5:13

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

James 3:1–18

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:21–22

Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

2 Kings 2:23–24

And he went up from thence unto Beth-el; and as he was going up by the way, there came forth young lads out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou baldhead; go up, thou baldhead. — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1–20

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

James 3:8–10

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison. — read the full passage →

James 3:8

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.

Leviticus 19:14

Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind; but thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 6:8

but if it beareth thorns and thistles, it is rejected and nigh unto a curse; whose end is to be burned.

Malachi 3:6

For I, Jehovah, change not; therefore ye, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.

2 Timothy 3:2

For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Ephesians 6:1–3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

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