Deuteronomy 5:11

11‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God 5:11 I.e., uselessly or abusivelyin vain, for the Lord will not 5:11 Or hold guiltlessleave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain.

11‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

11‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the Lord will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who 5:11 Using the name of God in a casual, frivolous way establishes a mindset that diminishes and dishonors the omnipotent God. Using the name of God to abuse, manipulate, or deceive invites judgment.takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power].