Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And if we are careful to obey all this law before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness.” New Living Translation For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the LORD our God has given us.’ English Standard Version And it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.’ Berean Standard Bible And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.” King James Bible And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us. New King James Version Then it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to observe all these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us.’ New American Standard Bible And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to follow all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us. NASB 1995 “It will be righteousness for us if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us. NASB 1977 “And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us. Legacy Standard Bible And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to do all this commandment before Yahweh our God, just as He commanded us. Amplified Bible It will be [considered] righteousness for us [that is, right standing with God] if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God—just as He has commanded us. Christian Standard Bible Righteousness will be ours if we are careful to follow every one of these commands before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Righteousness will be ours if we are careful to follow every one of these commands before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us.’” American Standard Version And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us. English Revised Version And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is how we'll have the LORD's approval: If we faithfully obey all these laws in the presence of the LORD our God, as he has commanded us." Good News Translation If we faithfully obey everything that God has commanded us, he will be pleased with us.' International Standard Version It will be credited as righteousness for us, if we're careful to obey the entire Law in the presence of the LORD our God, as he commanded.'" NET Bible We will be innocent if we carefully keep all these commandments before the LORD our God, just as he demands." New Heart English Bible It shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us." Webster's Bible Translation And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.” World English Bible It shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all these commandments before Yahweh our God, as he has commanded us.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it is righteousness for us when we observe to do all this command before our God YHWH, as He has commanded us.” Young's Literal Translation and righteousness it is for us, when we observe to do all this command before Jehovah our God, as He hath commanded us. Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be justice to us when we shall watch to do all these commands before Jehovah our God as he commanded us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he will be merciful to us, if we keep and do all his precepts before the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us. Catholic Public Domain Version And he will be merciful to us, if we keep and perform all his precepts, in the sight of the Lord our God, just as he has commanded us.’ ” New American Bible This is our justice before the LORD, our God: to observe carefully this whole commandment he has enjoined on us.” New Revised Standard Version If we diligently observe this entire commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us, we will be in the right.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall be our righteousness, if we observe and do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And righteousness will be ours whenever we keep and we do all of this commandment before LORD JEHOVAH our God as He commanded us.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as He hath commanded us.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And there shall be mercy to us, if we take heed to keep all these commands before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Teach Your Children…24And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day. 25And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.” Cross References Romans 10:5 For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.” Leviticus 18:5 Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD. Galatians 3:12 The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” Ezekiel 20:11 And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them. Matthew 5:17-20 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ... Romans 3:21-22 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. / And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Romans 7:12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. Luke 1:6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Hebrews 10:1 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Nehemiah 9:29 You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey. Treasury of Scripture And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us. Deuteronomy 24:13 In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God. Leviticus 18:5 Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the LORD. Psalm 106:30,31 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed… Jump to Previous Care Careful Command Commanded Commandment Commandments Heed Law Obey Observe Order RighteousnessJump to Next Care Careful Command Commanded Commandment Commandments Heed Law Obey Observe Order RighteousnessDeuteronomy 6 1. The end of the law is obedience3. An exhortation thereto 20. What they are to teach their children And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's law. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The commandments refer to the laws given by God through Moses, which include moral, ceremonial, and civil laws. The emphasis on careful observance highlights the need for diligence and intentionality in following God's instructions. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience is a response to God's grace and a means of maintaining fellowship with Him. The call to observe every commandment underscores the comprehensive nature of God's law, which covers all aspects of life. before the LORD our God as He has commanded us then that will be our righteousness. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who has given the commandments to His people. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and possess. 5. Mount Sinai The place where God originally gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. Teaching Points Obedience as RighteousnessThe verse emphasizes that righteousness is linked to careful obedience to God's commandments. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience is a response to God's grace and deliverance. The Role of the Law The law serves as a guide for living in a way that pleases God. It is not merely a set of rules but a means to cultivate a relationship with God. Righteousness and Faith While the Old Testament emphasizes righteousness through the law, the New Testament reveals that true righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ. This does not negate the law but fulfills it. Holistic Obedience The call to observe "every one of these commandments" suggests a holistic approach to obedience, where every aspect of life is submitted to God's will. Covenant Relationship The verse underscores the importance of the covenant relationship with God, where obedience is a response to His love and faithfulness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 6What does the Bible say about respecting parents? What does righteousness mean? Proverbs 29:2 says people rejoice under righteous rulers; how does that hold up against historical instances where “righteous” leaders failed to foster joy? How does David’s claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20–24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)? (25) And it shall be our righteousness.--In one Targum, "It shall be merit to us," or more fully, in the other, "It shall be merit laid up for us against the world to come." In the LXX., "It shall be alms to us." This conjunction of ideas will help to explain why in Matthew 6:1 "alms" and "righteousness" occur as alternative readings. We have "alms" in the Authorised Version, "righteousness" in the Revised Version. To this day the Jews call alms ts'dakah, "righteousness." Verse 25. - And it shall be our righteousness; literally, And righteousness shall be to us, i.e. we shall be held righteous by God if we observe to do all that he has enjoined (comp. Romans 10:5; Romans 6:16; Philippians 3:6). Before the Lord, i.e. not only in his sight, but according to his judgment, so as to be approved of him (cf. Psalm 56:13; Psalm 116:9). |
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