Colossians 4:6

King James Version (KJV)

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

In context

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

5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

KJV King James Version: Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
WEB World English Bible: Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
ASV American Standard Version: Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: your word always in grace — with salt being seasoned — to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.
DBY Darby Translation: [Let] your word [be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one.
WBS Webster Bible: Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.