Verse Comparison: Exodus 20:7
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.
Amplified® Bible
You shall not use {or} repeat the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, lightly or frivolously, in false affirmations or profanely]; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
Contemporary English Version
Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.
Darby English Version
Thou shalt not idly utter the name of Jehovah thy God; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that idly uttereth his name.
Good News Bible
"Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the LORD your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.
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.
New American Standard Bible
"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.
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.
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" 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.
Revised Standard 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.
Young's Literal Translation
`Thou dost not take up the name of Jehovah thy God for a vain thing, for Jehovah acquitteth not him who taketh up His name for a vain thing.