Ephesians 5:4
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.In other versions
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
ASV
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.
BBE
and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving.
DBY
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
WEB
also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, -- the things not fit -- but rather thanksgiving;
YLT
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
ENG
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
WBT
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
BSB
In context
2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.