Translations
Modern
Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.
Traditional
Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.
Literal
And you shall keep the commandments of YHWH your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.
Latin
…ut custodias mandata Domini Dei tui, et ambules in viis ejus, et timeas eum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.
Notes
After Israel settled in the land, they might begin to think that their success came from their own strength and skill. This is a common human tendency.
Moses warned them not to become proud or congratulate themselves. They must remember that God alone gives prosperity and success. All that they achieve comes from him.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Obedience: Enjoined