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God spoke to you personally out of the fire on the mountain.
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At the time I stood between God and you, to tell you what God said. You were afraid, remember, of the fire and wouldn't climb the mountain. He said:
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I am God, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of a house of slaves.
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No other gods, only me.
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No carved gods of any size, shape, or form of anything whatever, whether of things that fly or walk or swim.
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Don't bow down to them and don't serve them because I am God, your God, and I'm a most jealous God. I hold parents responsible for any sins they pass on to their children to the third, and yes, even to the fourth generation.
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But I'm lovingly loyal to the thousands who love me and keep my commandments.
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No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won't put up with the irreverent use of his name.
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No working on the Sabbath; keep it holy just as God, your God, commanded you.
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Work six days, doing everything you have to do,
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but the seventh day is a Sabbath, a Rest Day - no work: not you, your son, your daughter, your servant, your maid, your ox, your donkey (or any of your animals), and not even the foreigner visiting your town. That way your servants and maids will get the same rest as you.