1 Corinthians 14:9

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

BSB

So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

WEB

So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.

YLT

so also ye, if through the tongue, speech easily understood ye may not give—how shall that which is spoken be known? for ye shall be speaking to air.

F.O.G Original

(9) So you also, unless you give through the tongue a word that’s clear, how will it be known what’s spoken? For you will be speaking for the air.

F.O.G

(9) So you also, unless you give through the tongue a word that’s clear, how will it be known what’s spoken? For you will be speaking for the air.

F.O.G MSG

⁹It’s the same with you. Unless you speak clearly understandable words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you’re saying? You’ll just be talking to the air!