Exodus 20:5-7

Good News Translation

^5 (A)Do not bow down to any idol or worship it, because I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals. I bring punishment on those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation. ⁶ But I show my love to thousands of generations^[a] of those who love me and obey my laws.

^7 (B)“Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.