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

Seventh simply presents the letters for "Thou shalt not commit adultery," and a huge, red, all-seeing eye.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery?

From Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith Being an Examination of the Evidences of Infidelity by Patterson, Robert