Profanity

7 passages

1. Matthew 12:36

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

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2. Exodus 20:7

   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.

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3. James 3:10

   Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!

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4. Proverbs 18:21

   Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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5. 2 Timothy 2:16

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

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6. Psalm 34:13

   Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.

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7. Matthew 15:11

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

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