Deuteronomy 5:11 - The Scriptures 2009

¹¹ You do not bring the Name of יהוה your Elohim to naught, for יהוה does not leave him unpunished who brings His Name to naught.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹¹ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹¹ 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 falsehood or without purpose.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹¹ 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.

Common English Bible

¹¹ Do not use the LORD your God’s name as if it were of no significance; the LORD won’t forgive anyone who uses his name that way.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹¹ You shall not use the name of the Lord your God in vain. For he will not go unpunished who takes up his name over an unimportant matter.

Deuteronomy 5:11 Cross References

Psalm 139:20

They speak against You wickedly. Bring Your enemies to naught!

Exodus 20:7

“You do not bring the Name of יהוה your Elohim to naught, for יהוה does not leave the one unpunished who brings His Name to naught.

Jeremiah 4:2

and shall swear, ‘As יהוה lives,’ in truth, in right-ruling, and in righteousness – then nations shall bless themselves in Him, and they shall boast in Him!”

Hosea 4:2

“Swearing, and lying, and murdering, and stealing, and committing adultery have increased. And bloodshed follows bloodshed.

Leviticus 19:12

‘And do not swear falsely by My Name and so profane the Name of your Elohim. I am יהוה.

Deuteronomy 10:20

“Fear יהוה your Elohim. Serve Him, and cling to Him, and swear by His Name.

Deuteronomy 6:13

“Fear יהוה your Elohim and serve Him, and swear by His Name.

James 5:12

But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by the heaven or by the earth or with any other oath. But let your Yes be Yes, and your No, No, lest you fall into judgment.