King James Version (KJV)

Exodus 20:21

“And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God [was].”

Verse in context — Exodus 20

And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God [was].

And the LORD said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.

Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.

God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.