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Bible Quotes About Profanity

11 Scripture verses about profanity from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about profanity. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Profanity

Exodus 20:7 — “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”
Psalms 34:13 — “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
Proverbs 18:21 — “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Matthew 12:36 — “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
Matthew 15:11 — “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”
Romans 12:1 — “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Ephesians 4:29 — “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably”
Ephesians 5:4 — “Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
Colossians 3:8 — “But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”

Subtopics of Profanity

using profanity

Of the name of God

Of the Sabbath

Old Testament Quotes About Profanity (3)

“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”

Exodus 20:7KJV

“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”

Psalms 34:13KJV

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

Proverbs 18:21KJV

New Testament Quotes About Profanity (8)

“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”

Matthew 12:36KJV

“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”

Matthew 15:11KJV

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

Romans 12:1KJV

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Romans 12:2KJV

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably”

Ephesians 4:29KJV

“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”

Ephesians 5:4KJV

“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”

Colossians 3:8KJV

“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

James 3:10KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Profanity in the Bible

What does the Bible say about profanity?

The Bible contains 11 verses about profanity, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding profanity through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about profanity?

There are 11 Bible verses about profanity in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about profanity?

While many verses address profanity, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of profanity you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about profanity?

Profanity is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.