Verse Comparison: Ephesians 5:4
American Standard Version
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
Amplified® Bible
Let there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish {and} sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting {or} becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God].
Contemporary English Version
Don't use dirty or foolish or filthy words. Instead, say how thankful you are.
Darby English Version
and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving.
Good News Bible
Nor is it fitting for you to use language which is obscene, profane, or vulgar. Rather you should give thanks to God.
International Standard Version
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
King James Version
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
New American Standard Bible
and {there must be no} filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
New International Version
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
New King James Version
neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and there must proceed no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which do not seem fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
Young's Literal Translation
also filthiness, and foolish talking, or jesting, -- the things not fit -- but rather thanksgiving;
