Deuteronomy 28:14-16
New English Translation
14 But you must not turn away from all the commandments I am giving[a] you today, to either the right or left, nor pursue other gods and worship[b] them.
Curses as Reversal of Blessings
15 “But if you ignore[c] the Lord your God and are not careful to keep all his commandments and statutes I am giving you today, then all these curses will come upon you in full force:[d] 16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the field.
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- Deuteronomy 28:14 tn Heb “from all the words which I am commanding.”
- Deuteronomy 28:14 tn Heb “in order to serve.”
- Deuteronomy 28:15 tn Heb “do not hear the voice of.”
- Deuteronomy 28:15 tn Heb “and overtake you” (so NIV, NRSV); NAB, NLT “and overwhelm you.”
Deuteronomy 28:14-16
New International Version
14 Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left,(A) following other gods and serving them.
Curses for Disobedience
15 However, if you do not obey(B) the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today,(C) all these curses will come on you and overtake you:(D)
16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country.(E)
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