Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Cursing or Wishing Harm on Others"
Jesus commanded believers to bless those who curse them and pray for their persecutors — replacing cursing with blessing.
Jesus commanded believers to bless those who curse them and pray for their persecutors — replacing cursing with blessing.
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you." — Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Cursing or Wishing Harm on Others?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."
"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not."
"Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be."
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