Foul Language

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.

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

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth. — read the full passage →

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

“You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

He summoned the multitude, and said to them, “Hear, and understand. — read the full passage →

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

For, “He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

“You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain: for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. — read the full passage →

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”; so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”

bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

If then you 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 →

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another. — read the full passage →

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’ — read the full passage →

Then I said, “Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!”

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints; — read the full passage →

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

If your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out. It is better for you to enter into the Kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehennaof fire, — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.

You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.

“‘You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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

Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.

but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God. — read the full passage →

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

“Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit.” “The poison of vipers is under their lips”; — read the full passage →

Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? — read the full passage →

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest! — read the full passage →

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies. — read the full passage →

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

God spoke all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

But these speak evil of whatever things they don’t know. What they understand naturally, like the creatures without reason, they are destroyed in these things.

Don’t they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.