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Source language

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
virginem ne conspicias ne forte scandalizeris in decore illius

King James Variants

Other translations
New Catholic Bible   
Do not harbor lustful thoughts against a virgin, or you may incur punishment on account of her.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Do not look intently at a virgin, or you may stumble and incur penalties for her.
Good News Translation®   
Don't look too intently at a virgin, or you may find yourself forced to pay a bride price.
Wycliffe Bible   
Behold thou not a virgin [or a maiden]; lest peradventure thou be caused to stumble in (or by) the fairness of her.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Do not look intently at a virgin, lest you stumble and incur penalties for her.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
Do not look intently at a virgin, or you may stumble and incur penalties for her.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
Do not look intently at a virgin, or you may stumble and incur penalties for her.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Don’t stare at a young woman, since you might incur punishment for her.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Do not entertain any thoughts about a virgin, lest you be enmeshed in damages for her.
Revised Standard Version   
Do not look intently at a virgin, lest you stumble and incur penalties for her.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
Do not look intently at a virgin, or you may stumble and incur penalties for her.