Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 2:16
American Standard Version
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
Amplified® Bible
But avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle) talk, for it will lead people into more {and} more ungodliness.
Darby English Version
But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
International Standard Version
However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,
King James Version
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Young's Literal Translation
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,