Using Bad Language

Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers;

also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, --the things not fit--but rather thanksgiving;

but now put off, even ye, the whole--anger, wrath, malice, evil-speaking, filthy talking--out of your mouth. — read the full passage →

`Thou dost not take up the name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah acquitteth not him who taketh up His name for a vain thing.

Turn aside from thee a froward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee,

not that which is coming into the mouth doth defile the man, but that which is coming forth from the mouth, this defileth the man.'

Who <FI>is<Fi> the man that is desiring life? Loving days to see good? — read the full passage →

`And I say to you, that every idle word that men may speak, they shall give for it a reckoning in a day of judgment;

Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive, — read the full passage →

your word always in grace--with salt being seasoned--to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.

A fountain of life <FI>is<Fi> the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

Better <FI>is<Fi> the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse <FI>in<Fi> his lips, who <FI>is<Fi> a fool.

Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,

`The good man out of the good treasure of his heart doth bring forth that which <FI>is<Fi> good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart doth bring forth that which <FI>is<Fi> evil; for out of the abounding of the heart doth his mouth speak.

Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.

The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory <FI>is<Fi> to pass over transgression.

Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.

An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.

In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips <FI>is<Fi> wise.

but now put off, even ye, the whole--anger, wrath, malice, evil-speaking, filthy talking--out of your mouth.

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

Apples of gold in imagery of silver, <FI>Is<Fi> the word spoken at its fit times.

The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!

The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool <FI>is<Fi> near ruin.

If any one doth think to be religious among you, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, of this one vain <FI>is<Fi> the religion;

Cause not thy mouth to hasten, and let not thy heart hasten to bring out a word before God, for God is in the heavens, and thou on the earth, therefore let thy words be few.

The tongue of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> chosen silver, The heart of the wicked--as a little thing.

One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper <FI>is<Fi> a man of understanding.

of no one to speak evil, not to be quarrelsome--gentle, showing all meekness to all men,

out of the same mouth doth come forth blessing and cursing; it doth not need, my brethren, these things so to happen;

The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.

according as it hath been written--`There is none righteous, not even one; — read the full passage →

Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips--ruin to him!

not giving back evil for evil, or railing for railing, and on the contrary, blessing, having known that to this ye were called, that a blessing ye may inherit; — read the full passage →

but I--I say to you, that every one who is angry at his brother without cause, shall be in danger of the judgment, and whoever may say to his brother, Empty fellow! shall be in danger of the sanhedrim, and whoever may say, Rebel! shall be in danger of the gehenna of the fire.

A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

these things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace, in the world ye shall have tribulation, but take courage--I have overcome the world.'

A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

Swearing, and lying, and murdering, And stealing, and committing adultery--have increased, And blood against blood hath touched.

`And I say to you, that every idle word that men may speak, they shall give for it a reckoning in a day of judgment; — read the full passage →

Also to all the words that they speak give not thy heart, that thou hear not thy servant reviling thee. — read the full passage →

Death and life <FI>are<Fi> in the power of the tongue, And those loving it eat its fruit.

As to the rest, brethren, as many things as are true, as many as <FI>are<Fi> grave, as many as <FI>are<Fi> righteous, as many as <FI>are<Fi> pure, as many as <FI>are<Fi> lovely, as many as <FI>are<Fi> of good report, if any worthiness, and if any praise, these things think upon;

and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what <FI>is<Fi> the will of God--the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

have ye not known that ye are a sanctuary of God, and the Spirit of God doth dwell in you?

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

and every one whoever shall say a word to the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven to him, but to him who to the Holy Spirit did speak evil, it shall not be forgiven.

bless those cursing you, and pray for those accusing you falsely;

A healed tongue <FI>is<Fi> a tree of life, And perverseness in it--a breach in the spirit.

so also the tongue is a little member, and doth boast greatly; lo, a little fire how much wood it doth kindle! — read the full passage →

Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

`And ye do not swear by My name to falsehood, or thou hast polluted the name of thy God; I <FI>am<Fi> Jehovah.

Let no one deceive you with vain words, for because of these things cometh the anger of God upon the sons of the disobedience,

`Thou dost not take up the Name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah doth not acquit him who taketh up His Name for a vain thing.

The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;

let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. — read the full passage →

To the Overseer, to Jeduthun. --A Psalm of David. I have said, `I observe my ways, Against sinning with my tongue, I keep for my mouth a curb, while the wicked <FI>is<Fi> before me.'

Let the sayings of my mouth, And the meditation of my heart, Be for a pleasing thing before Thee, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer!

If, then, ye were raised with the Christ, the things above seek ye, where the Christ is, on the right hand of God seated, — read the full passage →

but according as He who did call you <FI>is<Fi> holy, ye also, become holy in all behaviour,

And before all things, my brethren, do not swear, neither by the heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath, and let your Yes be Yes, and the No, No; that under judgment ye may not fall.

and the tongue no one of men is able to subdue, <FI>it is<Fi> an unruly evil, full of deadly poison,

but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.

Words of the mouth of the wise <FI>are<Fi> gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.

Lest I become satiated, and have denied, And have said, `Who <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah?' And lest I be poor, and have stolen, And have laid hold of the name of my God.

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

What, then, shall we say unto these things? if God <FI>is<Fi> for us, who <FI>is<Fi> against us?

so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father who <FI>is<Fi> in the heavens.

He hath declared to thee, O man, what <FI>is<Fi> good; Yea, what is Jehovah requiring of thee, Except--to do judgment, and love kindness, And lowly to walk with thy God?

Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it <FI>are<Fi> the outgoings of life.

`Ye are the salt of the land, but if the salt may lose savour, in what shall it be salted? for nothing is it good henceforth, except to be cast without, and to be trodden down by men.

For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you--an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope.

A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.

To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent, — read the full passage →

Seek ye Jehovah and His strength, Seek His face continually.

if ye be reproached in the name of Christ--happy <FI>are ye<Fi> , because the Spirit of glory and of God upon you doth rest; in regard, indeed, to them, he is evil-spoken of, and in regard to you, he is glorified;

Put to death, then, your members that <FI>are<Fi> upon the earth--whoredom, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and the covetousness, which is idolatry--

because nothing shall be impossible with God.'

The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

with it we do bless the God and Father, and with it we do curse the men made according to the similitude of God; — read the full passage →

wherefore having put aside all filthiness and superabundance of evil, in meekness be receiving the engrafted word, that is able to save your souls;

`Brood of vipers! how are ye able to speak good things--being evil? for out of the abundance of the heart doth the mouth speak. — read the full passage →

`Ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not kill, and whoever may kill shall be in danger of the judgment; — read the full passage →

Joy <FI>is<Fi> to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season--how good!

yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom of the all things I suffered loss, and do count them to be refuse, that Christ I may gain, and be found in him,

be angry and do not sin; let not the sun go down upon your wrath, — read the full passage →

for overswellings of vanity speaking, they do entice in desires of the flesh--lasciviousnesses, those who had truly escaped from those conducting themselves in error,

wherefore, I give you to understand that no one, in the Spirit of God speaking, saith Jesus <FI>is<Fi> anathema, and no one is able to say Jesus <FI>is<Fi> Lord, except in the Holy Spirit.

A sepulchre opened <FI>is<Fi> their throat; with their tongues they used deceit; poison of asps <FI>is<Fi> under their lips. — read the full passage →

`Again, ye heard that it was said to the ancients: Thou shalt not swear falsely, but thou shalt pay to the Lord thine oaths; — read the full passage →

all your care having cast upon Him, because He careth for you.

and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,

For I wish you to know how great a conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, — read the full passage →

For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;

whoso is stealing let him no more steal, but rather let him labour, working the thing that is good with the hands, that he may have to impart to him having need.

Jesus saith to him, `I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one doth come unto the Father, if not through me;

A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John, — read the full passage →