Exodus 20:1
American King James And God spoke all these words, saying,
American Standard Version And God spake all these words, saying,
King James And God spake all these words, saying,
World English Bible God spoke all these words, saying,
Exodus 20:2
American King James I am the LORD your God, which have brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
American Standard Version I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
King James I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
World English Bible “I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Exodus 20:3
American King James You shall have no other gods before me.
American Standard Version Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
King James Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
World English Bible “You shall have no other gods before me.
Exodus 20:4
American King James You shall not make to you any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any likeness `of any thing' that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
King James Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
World English Bible “You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
Exodus 20:5
American King James You shall not bow down yourself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
American Standard Version Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them, for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,
King James Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
World English Bible you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them, for I, Yahweh your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and on the fourth generation of those who hate me,
Exodus 20:6
American King James And showing mercy to thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
American Standard Version and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
King James And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
World English Bible and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.
Exodus 20:7
American King James You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible “You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.
Exodus 20:8
American King James Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
American Standard Version Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
King James Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
World English Bible “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Exodus 20:9
American King James Six days shall you labor, and do all your work:
American Standard Version Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work;
King James Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work:
World English Bible You shall labor six days, and do all your work,
Exodus 20:10
American King James But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD your God: in it you shall not do any work, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your manservant, nor your maidservant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger that is within your gates:
American Standard Version but the seventh day is a sabbath unto Jehovah thy God: `in it' thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
King James But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
World English Bible but the seventh day is a Sabbath to Yahweh your God. You shall not do any work in it, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your livestock, nor your stranger who is within your gates;
Exodus 20:11
American King James For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: why the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
American Standard Version for in six days Jehovah made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore Jehovah blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
King James For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
World English Bible for in six days Yahweh made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day; therefore Yahweh blessed the Sabbath day, and made it holy.
Exodus 20:12
American King James Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the LORD your God gives you.
American Standard Version Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
King James Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
World English Bible “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
Exodus 20:13
American King James You shall not kill.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not kill.
King James Thou shalt not kill.
World English Bible “You shall not murder.
Exodus 20:14
American King James You shall not commit adultery.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not commit adultery.
King James Thou shalt not commit adultery.
World English Bible “You shall not commit adultery.
Exodus 20:15
American King James You shall not steal.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not steal.
King James Thou shalt not steal.
World English Bible “You shall not steal.
Exodus 20:16
American King James You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
King James Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
World English Bible “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Exodus 20:17
American King James You shall not covet your neighbor's house, you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is your neighbor's.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's.
King James Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's.
World English Bible “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”
Exodus 20:18
American King James And all the people saw the thunder, and the lightning, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.
American Standard Version And all the people perceived the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the voice of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they trembled, and stood afar off.
King James And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.
World English Bible All the people perceived the thunderings, the lightnings, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking. When the people saw it, they trembled, and stayed at a distance.
Exodus 20:19
American King James And they said to Moses, Speak you with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
American Standard Version And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
King James And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
World English Bible They said to Moses, “Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don’t let God speak with us, lest we die.”
Exodus 20:20
American King James And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not.
American Standard Version And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not.
King James And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
World English Bible Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won’t sin.”
Exodus 20:21
American King James And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
American Standard Version And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
King James And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
World English Bible The people stayed at a distance, and Moses came near to the thick darkness where God was.
Exodus 20:22
American King James And the LORD said to Moses, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye yourselves have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
King James And the LORD said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “This is what you shall tell the children of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
Exodus 20:23
American King James You shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall you make to you gods of gold.
American Standard Version Ye shall not make `other gods' with me; gods of silver, or gods of gold, ye shall not make unto you.
King James Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
World English Bible You shall most certainly not make gods of silver or gods of gold for yourselves to be alongside me.
Exodus 20:24
American King James An altar of earth you shall make to me, and shall sacrifice thereon your burnt offerings, and your peace offerings, your sheep, and your oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come to you, and I will bless you.
American Standard Version An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt-offerings, and thy peace-offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in every place where I record my name I will come unto thee and I will bless thee.
King James An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
World English Bible You shall make an altar of earth for me, and shall sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your sheep and your cattle. In every place where I record my name I will come to you and I will bless you.
Exodus 20:25
American King James And if you will make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stone: for if you lift up your tool on it, you have polluted it.
American Standard Version And if thou make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stones; for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
King James And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
World English Bible If you make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of cut stones; for if you lift up your tool on it, you have polluted it.
Exodus 20:26
American King James Neither shall you go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not discovered thereon.
American Standard Version Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon.
King James Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
World English Bible You shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed to it.’