16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

16 But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

16 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.

16 Stay away from foolish, useless talk, because that will lead people further away from God.

16 But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

16 But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,

16 Avoid pointless discussions. People who ⸤pay attention to these pointless discussions⸥ will become more ungodly,

16 But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

16 Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and more impiety,

16 But avoid pointless chatter, for it will progress to greater ungodliness,

16 Stay away from godless chatter. Those who take part in it will become more and more ungodly.

16 But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,