Deuteronomy 5:11-13

Contemporary English Version

¹¹^(A) Do not misuse my name.^[a] I am the Lord your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

¹²^(B) Show respect for the Sabbath Day—it belongs to me. ¹³^(C) You have six days when you can do your work,

5.11 misuse my name: Probably includes breaking promises, telling lies after swearing to tell the truth, using the Lord's name as a curse word or a magic formula, and trying to control the Lord by using his name.

Deuteronomy 5:11-13

New International Version

¹¹“You shall not misuse the name^(A) of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.^(B)

¹²“Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy,^(C) as the Lord your God has commanded you. ¹³Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

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