Foul Language

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. …

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand.

A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.