Swear Words

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.

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

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.

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. — read the full passage →

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

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.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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

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 →

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

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:

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

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

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

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

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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 →

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. — read the full passage →

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.

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

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 for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

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

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

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

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

The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. ש SHIN.

And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.

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.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. — read the full passage →

If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

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

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

Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole land: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off on the one side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off on the other side according to it. — read the full passage →

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

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

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;

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

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

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

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

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

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.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne; and books were opened: and another book was opened, which isthe bookof life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.

For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;

The wicked plotteth against the just, And gnasheth upon him with his teeth. — read the full passage →

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.

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

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

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, — 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 →

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me: — read the full passage →

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,

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

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: — read the full passage →

Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest?

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

But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? — 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.

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. — read the full passage →

Thy glory, O Israel, is slain upon thy high places! How are the mighty fallen! — 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 →

Already ye are clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you.

Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: — read the full passage →

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

Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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.

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;

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in that which is to come. — read the full passage →

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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.

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;

For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith. — read the full passage →

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: — read the full passage →

not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who know not God;

withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. — read the full passage →

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 →

they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

He therefore that sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. — read the full passage →

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye were digged. — read the full passage →

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both. — read the full passage →

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →