Using Bad Language

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? — read the full passage →

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

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. — read the full passage →

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

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

The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: — read the full passage →

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. — read the full passage →

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.

But 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 →

Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: — read the full passage →

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

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; — read the full passage →

And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! — read the full passage →

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

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.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

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

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

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

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

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

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

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. — read the full passage →

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

O generation 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 →

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: — read the full passage →

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

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

For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

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 →

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

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

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

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →