Ephesians 4:29

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let{G4550} no{G3361}{G3956} corrupt{G4550} communication{G3056} proceed{G1607}{(G5737)} out of{G1537} your{G5216} mouth{G4750}, but{G235} that which{G1536} is good{G18} to{G4314} the use{G5532} of edifying{G3619}, that{G2443} it may minister{G1325}{(G5632)} grace{G5485} unto the hearers{G191}{(G5723)}.
Strong's King James
(29) Let nothing, no rotten word go out from your mouth but rather only something good towards building up those of need, so that favourable-grace is given to those listening.
The F.O.G*
[29] Don't let toxic words escape your lips. Instead, speak what builds others up, words that meet the moment's need—like a master craftsman selecting exactly the right tool.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers;
Young's Literal Translation

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