All is lawful to me, but not all is edifying
Other versions
King James Version
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. English Standard Version
"All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.New International Version
"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive.