Ephesians 5:4
neither obscenity, nor foolish talking, nor indecent jesting, which are not becoming; but rather giving of thanks.
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Psalms 33:1Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD! For praise becometh the upright.
Psalms 107:21O let them praise the LORD for his goodness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge pleasing; But the mouth of fools poureth forth folly.
Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house, his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he kneeled upon his knees, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done before.
Mark 7:22thefts, murders, adulteries, covetousness, iniquities, deceit, wantonness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.
Romans 1:28And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do things which are shameful;
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →