Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."
New American Standard Bible
For it is not an idle word for you; indeed
King James Version
For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
Holman Bible
For they are not meaningless words to you but they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
A Conservative Version
For it is no vain thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land where ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
American Standard Version
For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
Amplified
For it is not an empty or trivial matter for you; indeed it is your [very] life. By [honoring and obeying] this word you will live long in the land, which you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
Bible in Basic English
And this is no small thing for you, but it is your life, and through this you may make your days long in the land which you are going over Jordan to take for your heritage.
Darby Translation
For it is no vain word for you, but it is your life, and through this word ye shall prolong your days on the land whereunto ye pass over the Jordan to possess it.
Julia Smith Translation
For it is not an empty word for you, but it is your life; and in this word ye shall prolong the days upon the land which ye pass through Jordan there to inherit it
King James 2000
For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, which you go over Jordan to possess.
Lexham Expanded Bible
for it [is] not a trifling matter among you, but it [is] your life, and through this word {you will live long in the land} that you [are about] to cross the Jordan [to get] there to take possession of it."
Modern King James verseion
For it is not a vain thing for you, because it is your life. And by this Word you shall prolong your days in the land where you go over Jordan, there to possess it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For it is not a vain word unto you: but it is your life: and through this word ye shall prolong your days in the land whither ye go over Jordan to conquer it."
NET Bible
For this is no idle word for you -- it is your life! By this word you will live a long time in the land you are about to cross the Jordan to possess."
New Heart English Bible
For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it."
The Emphasized Bible
for it is not, too small a thing, for you, for, it, is your life, - and, hereby, shall ye prolong your days upon the soil whereunto ye are, passing over the Jordan to possess it.
Webster
For it is not a vain thing for you: because it is your life; and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
World English Bible
For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it."
Youngs Literal Translation
for it is not a vain thing for you, for it is your life, and by this thing ye prolong days on the ground whither ye are passing over the Jordan to possess it.'
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 32:47
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses Is Allowed To See Canaan
46 he told them, "Take to heart my entire testimony against you today. Command your children to observe carefully every word of this Law, 47 because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess." 48 Later that day, the LORD told Moses,
Cross References
Leviticus 18:5
Keep my statutes and my ordinances, which a person is to obey in order to live in them. I am the LORD.
Deuteronomy 30:19-20
I call heaven and earth to testify against you today! I've set life and death before you today: both blessings and curses. Choose life, that it may be well with you you and your children.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.
Proverbs 3:22
and they will be life to you and a graceful ornament for your neck.
Proverbs 4:22
For they are life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.
Isaiah 45:19
I didn't speak in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I didn't say to Jacob's descendants, "Seek me in chaos.' I, the LORD, speak truth, declaring what is right.
Matthew 6:33
But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
Romans 10:5-6
For Moses writes about the righteousness that comes from the Law as follows: "The person who obeys these things will find life by them."
1 Timothy 4:8
Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.
1 Timothy 6:6-8
Of course, godliness with contentment does bring a great profit.
1 Peter 3:10-12
"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the full knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:16
When we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, we did not follow any clever myths. Rather, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Revelation 22:14
"How blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city!