Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 2:16
American Standard Version
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
Amplified® Bible
But avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle) talk, for it will lead people into more {and} more ungodliness.
Contemporary English Version
Keep away from worthless and useless talk. It only leads people farther away from God.
Darby English Version
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
Good News Bible
Keep away from profane and foolish discussions, which only drive people farther away from God.
International Standard Version
However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,
King James Version
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
New American Standard Bible
But avoid worldly {and} empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
New International Version
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
New King James Version
But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
Young's Literal Translation
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,