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Deuteronomy 31:21-23
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Deuteronomy 31:21-23
Contemporary English Version
21 When I punish the Israelites and their descendants with suffering and disasters, I will remind them that they know the words to this song, so they have no excuse for not obeying me.
I will give them the land that I promised, but I know the way they are going to live later on.
22 Moses at once wrote down the words to the song,[a] and he taught it to the Israelites.
23 (A) The Lord told Joshua, “Be brave and strong! I will help you lead the people of Israel into the land that I have promised them.”
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- 31.22 the words to the song: See 32.1-43.
Deuteronomy 31:21-23
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Deuteronomy 31:21-23
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21 And when many disasters and calamities come on them,(A) this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten by their descendants. I know what they are disposed to do,(B) even before I bring them into the land I promised them on oath.” 22 So Moses wrote(C) down this song that day and taught it to the Israelites.
23 The Lord gave this command(D) to Joshua son of Nun: “Be strong and courageous,(E) for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you.”
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