New International Reader's Version

Exodus 20:11-20 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

11. In six days I made the heavens and the earth. I made the oceans and everything in them. But I rested on the seventh day. So I blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

12. "Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

13. "Do not commit murder.

14. "Do not commit adultery.

15. "Do not steal.

16. "Do not give false witness against your neighbor.

17. "Do not long for anything that belongs to your neighbor. Do not long for your neighbor's house, wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey."

18. The people saw the thunder and lightning. They heard the trumpet. They saw the mountain covered with smoke. They trembled with fear and stayed a long way off.

19. They said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself. Then we'll listen. But don't let God speak to us. If he does, we'll die."

20. Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid. God has come to put you to the test. He wants you to have respect for him. That will keep you from sinning."