Swearing And Cursing

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. — read the full passage →

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 →

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

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

abstain from every form of evil.

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

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

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.

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

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

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.

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

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

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

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

whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

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 no word from God shall be void of power.

he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

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

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

And he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: — 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.

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

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

The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.

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.

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

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

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

Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

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

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

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — read the full passage →

If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

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.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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 →

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire! — read the full passage →

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing.

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;

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

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

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.

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

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

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,

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

Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. — read the full passage →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:

For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

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

for no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as Christ also the church;

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

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

Doth the fountain send forth from the same opening sweet water and bitter?

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;

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;

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.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

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

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →