Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
KJV
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.
NASB
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
NIV
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
NLT
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 5:4
ESV
Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.
KJV
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
NASB
and there must be no filthiness or foolish talk, or vulgar joking, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
NIV
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
NLT
Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
KJV
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
NASB
bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
NIV
bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
NLT
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
Colossians 4:6
ESV
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
KJV
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
NASB
Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
NIV
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
NLT
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Romans 12:14
ESV
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
KJV
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
NASB
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
NIV
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
NLT
Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.
Exodus 20:7
ESV
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
KJV
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.
NASB
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
NIV
“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
NLT
“You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
Matthew 15:11
ESV
it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”
KJV
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
NASB
“It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”
NIV
What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”
NLT
It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.”
Psalm 109:17
ESV
He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!
KJV
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
NASB
He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him.
NIV
He loved to pronounce a curse— may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing— may it be far from him.
NLT
He loved to curse others; now you curse him. He never blessed others; now don’t you bless him.
Proverbs 18:21
ESV
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
KJV
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
NASB
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
NIV
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
NLT
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
1 Peter 3:10
ESV
For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;
KJV
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
NASB
For, “THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS, MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT.
NIV
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
NLT
For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.
James 3:10
ESV
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
KJV
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
NASB
from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way.
NIV
Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
NLT
And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
Leviticus 20:9
ESV
For anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood is upon him.
KJV
For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.
NASB
If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother, his bloodguiltiness is upon him.
NIV
“’Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death. Because they have cursed their father or mother, their blood will be on their own head.
NLT
“Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death. Such a person is guilty of a capital offense.
Daniel's seminary degree is in Exegetical Theology. He was a pastor for 10 years. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. Please see his About page for details.
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