Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips {shall be} right things.

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same {is} a perfect man, {and} able also to bridle the whole body.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. {to...: or, to edify profitably}

Pleasant words {are as} an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips {shall be} right things.