Ephesians 4:29

Ephesians 4:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

29Let no 4:29 Lit rottenunwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification 4:29 Lit of the needaccording to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

29Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

29Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

29Let 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.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

29Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

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