And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel. ] Finished all he had to say to them from the Lord, whether by way of precept, moral, civil, and ceremonial or in the form of a song.
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"Nations, you must praise the Lord's people - he punishes all who kill them. He takes revenge on his enemies and forgives the sins of his people."
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Moses and Joshua son of Nun recited this song, so that the people of Israel could hear it.
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When Moses had finished giving God's teachings to the people,
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he said, "Be sure to obey all these commands that I have given you today. Repeat them to your children, so that they may faithfully obey all of God's teachings.
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These teachings are not empty words; they are your very life. Obey them and you will live long in that land across the Jordan that you are about to occupy."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.