Cussing

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

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.

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

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

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 →

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

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, And it came into his inward parts like water, And like oil into his bones.

And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.

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.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: — read the full passage →

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 →

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

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

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.

How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? And how shall I defy, whom Jehovah hath not defied?

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of thy God: I am Jehovah.

but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

There is nought but swearing and breaking faith, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery; they break out, and blood toucheth blood.

Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile. — read the full passage →

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

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

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.

abstain from every form of evil.

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.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

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

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in toil shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

Let them curse, but bless thou: When they arise, they shall be put to shame, But thy servant shall rejoice.

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 →

The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

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

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pastures of the wilderness are dried up. And their course is evil, and their might is not right;

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee; — read the full passage →

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 →

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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

having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; enticing unstedfast souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of cursing;

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

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

They speakvainwords, swearing falsely in making covenants: therefore judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.

Ye are cursed with the curse; for ye rob me, even this whole nation.

Lest I be full, and denythee, and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.

Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; — read the full passage →

And Jehovah God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, cursed art thou above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, — read the full passage →

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

Know ye not that your bodies are members of Christ? shall I then take away the members of Christ, and make them members of a harlot? God forbid. — read the full passage →

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

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

Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

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

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit.

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. — read the full passage →

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

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

Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. — read the full passage →

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: — read the full passage →

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not. — read the full passage →

Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.

Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the cock crew.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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.

For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips: — read the full passage →

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. — read the full passage →

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