Deuteronomy 5:11

Good News Translation

“‘Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Cross References

Psalm 139:20

They say wicked things about you; they speak evil things against your name.

Exodus 20:7

“Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Jeremiah 4:2

it will be right for you to swear by my name. Then all the nations will ask me to bless them, and they will praise me.”

Hosea 4:2

They make promises and break them; they lie, murder, steal, and commit adultery. Crimes increase, and there is one murder after another.

Leviticus 19:12

Do not make a promise in my name if you do not intend to keep it; that brings disgrace on my name. I am the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 10:20

Have reverence for the Lord your God and worship only him. Be faithful to him and make your promises in his name alone.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Honor the Lord your God, worship only him, and make your promises in his name alone.

James 5:12

Above all, my friends, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Do not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Say only “Yes” when you mean yes, and “No” when you mean no, and then you will not come under God's judgment.