commit adultery

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Various religions cite the commandments slightly differently, but widely published versions of the Sixth Commandment say, "Thou shalt not commit adultery."

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2020

“Exodus 20:14, the Seventh Commandment, simply says, ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery.’

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2018

Moreover, Ms. Cole called out his “hypocrisy” for “preaching feminist ideals” while using their marriage as a “shield” to commit adultery.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2017

On Mount Sinai, God was unequivocal: "Thou shalt not commit adultery."

From Time Magazine Archive

"Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother."

From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold