Exodus 20:7
Exodus 20:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Exodus 20:7 The Message (MSG)
No using the name of GOD, your God, in curses or silly banter; GOD won’t put up with the irreverent use of his name.
Exodus 20:7 King James Version (KJV)
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Exodus 20:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
Exodus 20:7 New Century Version (NCV)
“You must not use the name of the LORD your God thoughtlessly; the LORD will punish anyone who misuses his name.
Exodus 20:7 New International Version (NIV)
“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Exodus 20:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
Exodus 20:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the LORD will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power].