(A)Be very determined, then, to keep and do everything that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, so that you will not turn aside from it to the right or to the left, so that you will not [a]associate with these nations, these which remain with you, or (B)mention the name of their gods, or (C)make anyone swear by them, or (D)serve them, or bow down to them. But you are to cling to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day.

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  1. Joshua 23:7 Lit come among

“Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law(A) of Moses, without turning aside(B) to the right or to the left.(C) Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of their gods or swear(D) by them. You must not serve them or bow down(E) to them. But you are to hold fast to the Lord(F) your God, as you have until now.

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Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;

That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:

But cleave unto the Lord your God, as ye have done unto this day.

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