Deuteronomy 27
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1Then Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people: “Keep all the commandments I am giving you today.1Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, "Keep every command I am giving you today.
2And on the day you cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and coat them with plaster.2When you cross the Jordan into the land the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and cover them with plaster.
3Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.3Write all the words of this law on the stones after you cross to enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.
4And when you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today, and you are to coat them with plaster.4When you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today, and you are to cover them with plaster.
5Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them.5Build an altar of stones there to the LORD your God--do not use any iron tool on them.
6You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God.6Use uncut stones to build the altar of the LORD your God and offer burnt offerings to the LORD your God on it.
7There you are to sacrifice your peace offerings, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God.7There you are to sacrifice fellowship offerings, eat, and rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God.
8And you shall write distinctly upon these stones all the words of this law.”8Write clearly all the words of this law on the plastered stones."
9Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be silent, O Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God.9Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel, "Be silent, Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God.
10You shall therefore obey the voice of the LORD your God and follow His commandments and statutes I am giving you today.”10Obey the LORD your God and follow his commands and statutes I am giving you today."
11On that day Moses commanded the people:11On that day Moses commanded the people,
12“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.12"When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.13And these tribes will stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
14Then the Levites shall proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite:14The Levites will proclaim in a loud voice to every Israelite:
15‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’15'The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is detestable to the LORD, the work of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret is cursed.' And all the people will reply, 'Amen!'
16‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’16'The one who dishonors his father or mother is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
17‘Cursed is he who moves his neighbor’s boundary stone.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’17'The one who moves his neighbor's boundary marker is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
18‘Cursed is he who lets a blind man wander in the road.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’18'The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
19‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’19'The one who denies justice to a resident alien, a fatherless child, or a widow is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
20‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’20'The one who sleeps with his father's wife is cursed, for he has violated his father's marriage bed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
21‘Cursed is he who lies with any animal.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’21'The one who has sexual intercourse with any animal is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
22‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’22'The one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father's daughter or his mother's daughter is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
23‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his mother-in-law.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’23'The one who sleeps with his mother-in-law is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
24‘Cursed is he who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’24'The one who secretly kills his neighbor is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
25‘Cursed is he who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’25'The one who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
26‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’26'Anyone who does not put the words of this law into practice is cursed.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
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Deuteronomy 26
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