Deuteronomy 2:27

2:27 “Let me pass through your land; I will keep strictly to the roadway. ¹  I will not turn aside to the right or the left.

Deuteronomy 29:19

29:19 When such a person ²  hears the words of this oath he secretly ³  blesses himself ⁴  and says, “I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit.” ⁵  This will destroy ⁶  the watered ground with the parched. ⁷ 

[2:27]  ¹ tn Heb “in the way in the way” (בַּדֶּרֶךְ בַּדֶּרֶךְ, baderekh baderekh). The repetition lays great stress on the idea of resolute determination to stick to the path. IBHS 116 §7.2.3c.

[29:19]  ² tn Heb “he”; the referent (the subject of the warning in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[29:19]  ³ tn Heb “in his heart.”

[29:19]  ⁴ tn Or “invokes a blessing on himself.” A formalized word of blessing is in view, the content of which appears later in the verse.

[29:19]  ⁵ tn Heb “heart.”

[29:19]  ⁶ tn Heb “thus destroying.” For stylistic reasons the translation begins a new sentence here.

[29:19]  ⁷ tn Heb “the watered with the parched.” The word “ground” is implied. The exact meaning of the phrase is uncertain although it appears to be figurative. This appears to be a proverbial observation employing a figure of speech (a merism) suggesting totality. That is, the Israelite who violates the letter and even spirit of the covenant will harm not only himself but everything he touches – “the watered and the parched.” Cf. CEV “you will cause the rest of Israel to be punished along with you.”