Deuteronomy 5:11

Modern English Version

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not exonerate anyone who takes His name in vain.

Cross References

Psalm 139:20

For they speak against You wickedly; Your enemies take your name in vain.

Exodus 20:7

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes His name in vain.

Jeremiah 4:2

You shall swear, “As the Lord lives,” in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; then the nations shall bless themselves in Him, and in Him they shall glory.

Hosea 4:2

Swearing, lying, and killing, and stealing and adultery break out, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.

Leviticus 19:12

You shall not swear falsely by My name, and so defile the name of your God: I am the Lord.

Deuteronomy 10:20

You must fear the Lord your God. You must serve Him and cling to Him, and swear by His name.

Deuteronomy 6:13

You shall fear the Lord your God and serve Him and shall swear by His name.

James 5:12

But above all things, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by the earth or by any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes” and your “No” be “No,” that you do not fall into condemnation.