Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 4:7
American Standard Version
but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
Amplified® Bible
But refuse {and} avoid irreverent legends (profane and impure and godless fictions, mere grandmothers' tales) and silly myths, {and} express your disapproval of them. Train yourself toward godliness (piety), [keeping yourself spiritually fit].
Contemporary English Version
Don't have anything to do with worthless, senseless stories. Work hard to be truly religious.
Darby English Version
But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;
Good News Bible
But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.
International Standard Version
Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women, but train yourself in godliness.
King James Version
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
New American Standard Bible
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
New International Version
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
New King James Version
But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
Young's Literal Translation
and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,
