16 They profess to know God , but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed .
16 They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.
