i am only joking
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18Just as he is guilty who let loose the arrows and the lances unto death, 19so also is the man who harms his friend by deceitfulness. And when he has been apprehended, he says, “I did it jokingly.”
4nor any indecent, or foolish, or abusive talk, for this is without purpose; but instead, give thanks.
29Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.
9The foolish will speak mockingly of sin. But grace lingers among the just.
8But now you must set aside all these things: anger, indignation, malice, blasphemy, and indecent speech from your mouth.
25Because of this, setting aside lying, speak the truth, each one with his neighbor. For we are all part of one another.
26But if anyone considers himself to be religious, but he does not restrain his tongue, but instead seduces his own heart: such a one’s religion is vanity.
23The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.
2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.
36But I say to you, that for every idle word which men will have spoken, they shall render an account in the day of judgment.
9A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury. 2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness. 3In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil. 4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit. 5A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated. 6The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.
16Therefore, these are the words that you shall do: Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor. With truth and a judgment of peace, judge at your gates.