Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Exodus 20:7 in English Standard Version "“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain." Le 19:12 You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord.Mt 5:34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God,Jas 5:12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.