Definition: The profane word is "proverb."
Example sentence: "I've never heard of this one before, but I'll just listen to the rest," said John as he continued his conversation with his girlfriend. "Proverbs 1:24 tells us that 'actions speak louder than words,' so I guess we should all act like this guy," added Emma. Edgy twist: "I'm thinking about getting a new bike. It's not just for fun, but for safety as well," said John to Emma at the grocery store.