Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left. New Living Translation “So be very careful to follow everything Moses wrote in the Book of Instruction. Do not deviate from it, turning either to the right or to the left. English Standard Version Therefore, be very strong to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, turning aside from it neither to the right hand nor to the left, Berean Standard Bible Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. King James Bible Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; New King James Version Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, lest you turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left, New American Standard Bible Be very determined, then, to keep and do everything that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, so that you will not turn aside from it to the right or to the left, NASB 1995 “Be very firm, then, to keep and do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you may not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left, NASB 1977 “Be very firm, then, to keep and do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you may not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left, Legacy Standard Bible Be very strong, then, to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you may not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left, Amplified Bible Be steadfast and very determined to keep and to do everything that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, so that you do not turn aside from it to the right or the left, Christian Standard Bible “Be very strong and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left Holman Christian Standard Bible Be very strong and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left American Standard Version Therefore be ye very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; Contemporary English Version Be sure that you carefully obey everything written in The Book of the Law of Moses and do exactly what it says. English Revised Version Therefore be ye very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; GOD'S WORD® Translation Now you must be very strong to keep and to do everything written in the Book of Moses' Teachings. Don't turn away from them. Good News Translation So be careful to obey and do everything that is written in the book of the Law of Moses. Do not neglect any part of it, International Standard Version Stand very strong, then, so you can obey and carry out everything written in the Book of the Law of Moses, turning neither to the right nor to the left of it. Majority Standard Bible Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. NET Bible Be very strong! Carefully obey all that is written in the law scroll of Moses so you won't swerve from it to the right or the left, New Heart English Bible Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that you not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left; Webster's Bible Translation Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside from it to the right hand or to the left; World English Bible “Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that you not turn away from it to the right hand or to the left; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have been very strong to keep and to do the whole that is written in the Scroll of the Law of Moses, so as not to turn aside from it right or left, Young's Literal Translation and ye have been very strong to keep and to do the whole that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, so as not to turn aside from it right or left, Smith's Literal Translation And be strong greatly to watch and to do all written in the book of the law of Moses, so as not to turn away from it to the right or to the left; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOnly take courage, and be careful to observe all things that are written in the book of the law of Moses: and turn not aside from them neither to the right hand nor to the left: Catholic Public Domain Version Even so, be strengthened and be careful that you observe all the things that have been written in the book of the law of Moses, and that you do not turn aside from them, neither to the right, nor to the left. New American Bible Therefore be strong and be careful to observe all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, never turning from it right or left, New Revised Standard Version Therefore be very steadfast to observe and do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, turning aside from it neither to the right nor to the left, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOnly be strong to keep and do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, the servant of God, and not turn aside from it, neither to the right hand nor to the left; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Only be greatly strengthened and keep and do all that is written in the Book of The Law of Moshe the Servant of LORD JEHOVAH, and you shall not turn away from him, neither to the right, nor to the left OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore be ye very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; Brenton Septuagint Translation Do ye therefore strive diligently to observe and do all things written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not to the right hand or to the left; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua's Charge to Leaders…5The LORD your God will push them out of your way and drive them out before you, so that you can take possession of their land, as the LORD your God promised you. 6Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. 7So you are not to associate with these nations that remain among you. You must not call on the names of their gods or swear by them, and you must not serve them or bow down to them.… Cross References Deuteronomy 5:32 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. Deuteronomy 28:14 Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 11:8 You shall therefore keep every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and possess the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, 2 Kings 17:13 Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” 2 Chronicles 34:31 So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. Psalm 119:4 You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently. Psalm 119:102 I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me. Proverbs 4:27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Matthew 5:18-19 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. Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Treasury of Scripture Be you therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that you turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; very Joshua 1:7-9 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… Jeremiah 9:3 And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. that ye Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Deuteronomy 12:32 What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. Deuteronomy 17:20 That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel. Jump to Previous Book Careful Courageous Hand Law Moses Obey Recorded Right Steadfast Strong Therefrom Turn Turning Whatever Whole WrittenJump to Next Book Careful Courageous Hand Law Moses Obey Recorded Right Steadfast Strong Therefrom Turn Turning Whatever Whole WrittenJoshua 23 1. Joshua's exhortation before his death3. by former benefits 5. by promises 11. and by threatenings Be very strong, then, This phrase emphasizes the need for inner strength and courage, a recurring theme in the book of Joshua. It echoes God's command to Joshua in Joshua 1:6-7, where strength and courage are prerequisites for leadership and obedience to God's commands. The call to be strong is not merely physical but spiritual, requiring reliance on God's power and presence. so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, who is delivering his farewell address to the Israelites, urging them to remain faithful to God's law. 2. Israelites The people of God who have settled in the Promised Land and are being reminded of their covenant obligations. 3. Book of the Law of Moses Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and instructions for His people. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. Covenant The solemn agreement between God and Israel, where God promises blessings for obedience and warns of consequences for disobedience. Teaching Points Strength in ObedienceJoshua emphasizes the need for strength and courage to obey God's law. In our lives, we must rely on God's strength to remain faithful amidst challenges. Avoiding Deviation The instruction to not turn aside "to the right nor to the left" highlights the importance of staying true to God's path without compromise or distraction. The Centrality of Scripture The focus on the "Book of the Law of Moses" reminds us of the central role Scripture should play in our lives, guiding our decisions and actions. Covenant Faithfulness Just as the Israelites were called to uphold their covenant with God, we are called to live in faithful relationship with Him, honoring our commitments. Legacy of Faith Joshua's farewell address serves as a reminder to leave a legacy of faithfulness for future generations, encouraging them to follow God's ways.(6) Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses.--As Joshua was the servant of the law himself, so must his successors be. No higher position was attainable than this. It has been the same with the successors of the greater Joshua. With them, and with those who follow them, nothing can ever supersede the authority of the written word.Verse 6. - Be ye therefore very courageous. The original is stronger, Be ye exceedingly courageous (see note on Joshua 1:6). That is written in the book of the law of Moses. A yet more distinct intimation that the words of Moses had been collected into a book at this early period, and that it was known as the Book of the Law of Moses. It seems incredible that such a book should have been invented at a time when the precepts it contained were lightly regarded, and should have been represented as the proper standard of conduct when every one knew that it could never have been anything of the kind. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Be veryמְאֹ֔ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily strong, then, וַחֲזַקְתֶּ֣ם (wa·ḥă·zaq·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer so that you can keep לִשְׁמֹ֣ר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to and obey וְלַעֲשׂ֔וֹת (wə·la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that is written הַכָּת֔וּב (hak·kā·ṯūḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in the Book בְּסֵ֖פֶר (bə·sê·p̄er) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book of the Law תּוֹרַ֣ת (tō·w·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law of Moses, מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver not לְבִלְתִּ֥י (lə·ḇil·tî) Preposition-l Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until turning aside סוּר־ (sūr-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5493: To turn aside from it מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of to the right יָמִ֥ין (yā·mîn) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south or to the left. וּשְׂמֹֽאול׃ (ū·śə·mō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8040: Dark, the north, the left hand Links Joshua 23:6 NIVJoshua 23:6 NLT Joshua 23:6 ESV Joshua 23:6 NASB Joshua 23:6 KJV Joshua 23:6 BibleApps.com Joshua 23:6 Biblia Paralela Joshua 23:6 Chinese Bible Joshua 23:6 French Bible Joshua 23:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 23:6 Therefore be very courageous to keep (Josh. 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