Ephesians 5:4

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.

World English Bible (WEB)

Neither{G2532} filthiness{G151}, nor{G2532} foolish talking{G3473}, nor{G2228} jesting{G2160}, which{G3588} are{G433} not{G3756} convenient{G433}{(G5723)}: but{G235} rather{G3123} giving of thanks{G2169}.

Strong's King James

(4) And filthy obscenities, foolish talk or crude joking which aren't fitting. But rather be thankful

The F.O.G

[4] Eliminate obscenity, foolish talk, and crude joking from your vocabulary. Instead, let thanksgiving flow from your lips—like pure water from a fresh spring.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting,—the things not fit—but rather thanksgiving;

Young's Literal Translation

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Ephesians 5:4

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Jean Paul Joseph

Ephesians 5:4