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24 You must not worship the gods of these nations or serve them in any way or imitate their evil practices. Instead, you must utterly destroy them and smash their sacred pillars.

25 “You must serve only the Lord your God. If you do, I[a] will bless you with food and water, and I will protect you from illness. 26 There will be no miscarriages or infertility in your land, and I will give you long, full lives.

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  1. 23:25 As in Greek and Latin versions; Hebrew reads he.

24 Do not bow down before their gods or worship(A) them or follow their practices.(B) You must demolish(C) them and break their sacred stones(D) to pieces. 25 Worship the Lord your God,(E) and his blessing(F) will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness(G) from among you, 26 and none will miscarry or be barren(H) in your land. I will give you a full life span.(I)

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