Ephesians 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
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filthiness.

Ephesians 4:29
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.

Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:13
The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.

Matthew 12:34-37
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. . . .

Mark 7:22
greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.

Colossians 3:8
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

James 3:4-8
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. . . .

2 Peter 2:7, 18
and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless . . .

Jude 1:10, 13
These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively. . . .

convenient.

Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Philemon 1:8
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

but.

Ephesians 5:19, 20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, . . .

Ephesians 1:16
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers

Psalm 33:1
Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous; befitting is the praise of the upright.

Psalm 92:1
It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Psalm 107:21, 22
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. . . .

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

John 6:23
However, some boats from Tiberias arrived near the place they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. . . .

1 Thessalonians 3:9
How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.

International Standard Version
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.

NET Bible
Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting--all of which are out of character--but rather thanksgiving.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Neither abusive language, neither worthless words, nor of disgrace, nor of nonsense- these things that are unnecessary, but in place of these, thanksgiving.
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