English Standard Version
But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

American Standard Version
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Berean Study Bible
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

Douay-Rheims Bible
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they grow much towards ungodliness.

English Revised Version
But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

King James Bible
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

World English Bible
But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Young's Literal Translation
and the profane vain talkings stand aloof from, for to more impiety they will advance,

2 Timothy 2:16 Additional Translations ...