In Scripture, the use of hurtful or profane language is strongly discouraged as it can harm others and dishonor God. The apostle Paul teaches that believers should let no corrupting talk come out of their mouths, but instead speak graciously to others, as seen in Ephesians 4:29 and Ephesians 5:4. The book of James also warns against the dangers of the tongue, noting that it can be tamed by no man, as stated in James 1:26 and James 3:8-10. Furthermore, Colossians 3:8 urges believers to put away filthy language, recognizing its damaging effects on relationships and one's own spiritual well-being.
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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.
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.”
The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”