Ephesians 5:4 | |
NASB: and [there must be no] filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. (NASB ©1995) GWT: It's not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks [to God]. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. ASV: nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks. BBE: And let there be no low behaviour, or foolish talk, or words said in sport, which are not right, but in place of them the giving of praise. DBY: and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving. WEY: Avoid shameful and foolish talk and low jesting--they are all alike discreditable--and in place of these give thanks. WBS: Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. WEB: nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks. YLT: also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, -- the things not fit -- but rather thanksgiving; | |
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