9 With it we bless God, even the Father; and with it we curse men, who are made in the likeness of God.

10 Out of the same mouth proceed a blessing and a curse! My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

11 Does a fountain send forth, from the same opening, sweet water and bitter?

12 Can a fig-tree, my brethren, produces olives; or a vine, figs? So, no fountain can yield salt water and fresh.