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Deuteronomy 5:11-20 Good News Bible (GNB)

11. “ ‘Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name.

12. “ ‘Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy, as I, the Lord your God, have commanded you.

13. You have six days in which to do your work,

14. but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to me. On that day no one is to work — neither you, your children, your slaves, your animals, nor the foreigners who live in your country. Your slaves must rest just as you do.

15. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and that I, the Lord your God, rescued you by my great power and strength. That is why I command you to observe the Sabbath.

16. “ ‘Respect your father and your mother, as I, the Lord your God, command you, so that all may go well with you and so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

17. “ ‘Do not commit murder.

18. “ ‘Do not commit adultery.

19. “ ‘Do not steal.

20. “ ‘Do not accuse anyone falsely.

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