Using Bad Language

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.

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

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. — 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.

The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

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

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

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.

He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

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

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

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.

Don’t be rash with your mouth, and don’t let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

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

The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

As it is written, “There is no one righteous; no, not one. — read the full passage →

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

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. — read the full passage →

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.

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

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 fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

There is cursing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; they break boundaries, and bloodshed causes bloodshed.

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 →

Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you; — read the full passage →

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.

“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.

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

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

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.

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 →

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.”

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

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 →

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

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.

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

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

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

lest I be full, deny you, and say, ‘Who is Yahweh?’ or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

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

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

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

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

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

“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.

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.

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

God of my praise, don’t remain silent, — read the full passage →

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

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.”

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

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 →

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

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

“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 →

Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

Yes most certainly, 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 count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ

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

For, uttering great swelling words of emptiness, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by licentiousness, those who are indeed escaping from those who live in error;

Therefore I make known to you that no man speaking by God’s Spirit says, “Jesus is accursed.” No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” but by the Holy Spirit.

“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 →

“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 →

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

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

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those 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, who strengthens me.

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.

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

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, — read the full passage →