1 Timothy 4:7
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.In other versions
but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
ASV
But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:
BBE
But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;
DBY
But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
WEB
and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,
YLT
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.
ENG
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather to godliness.
WBT
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
BSB
In context
5For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
6If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
7But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
9This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.