1a
Thou shalt not curse, out of the bitterness of thine own heart;
1b
Nor shalt thou curse any but he that is under condemnation of God's Law, and, being oft rebuked, will not repent.
2a
¶ Thou shalt not curse thy neighbor, nor the stranger that dwelleth with thee; for the hand of the judge is over them:
2b
And, possibly, when he rebukes, they will repent, and turn to righteousness: but when he curses, then shalt thou.
3a
¶ But thou shalt not curse any who is placed in authority, or has jurisdiction over thee.
3b
If they oppress thee, or do thee unrighteousness, and thy cry ascend to God in heaven, in heaven will he hear thee.
3c
He will be the avenger.
3d
Curse not, lest thy curse return upon thee.