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But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
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American Standard Version
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
Christian Standard Bible
Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,
English Standard Version
But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,
New American Standard Bible
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
New International Version
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
New King James Version
But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
New Living Translation
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
World English Bible
But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,