Righteousness setteth up the people; but wickedness bringeth folk to destruction.

Keep them therefore and do them, for that is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations: which, when they have heard all these ordinances, shall say, 'O what a wise and understanding people is this great nation.'

If thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, the LORD will set thee on high above all nations of the earth.

Lest there be among you man or woman, kindred or tribe, that turneth away in his heart this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations: and lest there be among you some root that beareth gall and wormwood,

A fruitful land maketh he barren, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

And when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man into his inheritance to possess the land.

"Go thy way, cry in the ears of Jerusalem, and say, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: I remember thee for the kindness of thy youth, and because of thy steadfast love: in that thou followedst me through the wilderness, in an untilled land.

Again, the word of the LORD spake unto me, saying,

Moreover, the word of the LORD came unto me, and said,

The abomination of Ephraim is come also into Israel. He is gone back to Baal, therefore must he die.

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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

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Righteousness

Keep them therefore and do them, for that is your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations: which, when they have heard all these ordinances, shall say, 'O what a wise and understanding people is this great nation.'
If thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, the LORD will set thee on high above all nations of the earth.
And when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man into his inheritance to possess the land.
"Go thy way, cry in the ears of Jerusalem, and say, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: I remember thee for the kindness of thy youth, and because of thy steadfast love: in that thou followedst me through the wilderness, in an untilled land.
The abomination of Ephraim is come also into Israel. He is gone back to Baal, therefore must he die.

But

"But and if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God to keep and to do all his commandments and ordinances which I command thee this day; then all these curses shall come upon thee and overtake thee:
Lest there be among you man or woman, kindred or tribe, that turneth away in his heart this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations: and lest there be among you some root that beareth gall and wormwood,
A fruitful land maketh he barren, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
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