2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
- King James Version

But avoid worldly {and} empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
- American Standard Version (1901)

But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,
- Basic English Bible

But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
- Darby Bible

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.
- Webster's Bible

But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,
- Weymouth Bible

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
- World English Bible

But eschewe thou vnhooli and veyn spechis, for whi tho profiten myche to vnfeithfulnesse,
- Wycliffe Bible

and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Timothy 2:16

2:16 They - Who babble thus will grow worse and worse.

People's Bible Notes for 2 Timothy 2:16

2Ti 2:16 But shun. Preach the truth. Shun foolish speculations. Profane. Unholy.