Question: What does the Bible say about cursing? 1. The words that we choose with which to express ourselves are important (Matt. 12:32-37). 2. Language must be characterized by reverence for God. Mt.6:9, model prayer: "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name." Hallowed means to hold something as holy, sacred, or revered. God told the Israelites not to take his name in vain (Deut.5:11). 3. In Rom. 3:14, Paul spoke of some "whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness." 4. Eph. 4:29: No corrupt communication, but that which is good for edifying. 5. Eph. 5:4,5 condemns "filthiness, foolish talking, and jesting which is not befitting. This would include talk that is obscene or shameful; that which is vulgar.