Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
Literal
And you shall not turn aside from any of the words that I am commanding you this day, to the right or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.
Latin
…ac non declinaveris ab eis nec ad dexteram, nec ad sinistram, nec secutus fueris deos alienos, neque colueris eos.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Earth Hosea, Book of Joshua (Person) Mount Ebal Mount Gerizim Proverbs, Book of Reward
Topics
Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Responsive Blessings of the Law Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Obedience to God: should be Undeviating Obedience: Enjoined