Bible Verses about “bad words”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“"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.”

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

“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”

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

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”

“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.”