Deuteronomy 5:11 - Compare All Versions
Deuteronomy 5:11 MSG (The Message)
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.
Deuteronomy 5:11 KJV (King James Version)
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.
Deuteronomy 5:11 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
‘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.
Deuteronomy 5:11 NCV (New Century Version)
“You must not use the name of the LORD your God thoughtlessly, because the LORD will punish anyone who uses his name in this way.
Deuteronomy 5:11 ASV (American Standard Version)
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.
Deuteronomy 5:11 NIV (New International Version)
“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Deuteronomy 5:11 NKJV (New King James Version)
‘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.
Deuteronomy 5:11 AMP (Amplified Bible)
‘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].
Deuteronomy 5:11 NLT (New Living Translation)
“You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
Deuteronomy 5:11 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“‘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.