For the thing is very near you – it is in your mouth and in your mind so that you can do it.

You must love the Lord your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength.

The Lord was also angry enough at Aaron to kill him, but at that time I prayed for him too.

Instruct these people as follows: ‘You are about to cross the border of your relatives the descendants of Esau, who inhabit Seir. They will be afraid of you, so watch yourselves carefully.

All of these cities were fortified by high walls, gates, and locking bars; in addition there were a great many open villages.

Be very careful, then, because you saw no form at the time the Lord spoke to you at Horeb from the middle of the fire.

Furthermore, he must not marry many wives lest his affections turn aside, and he must not accumulate much silver and gold.

This is how you are to deal with all those cities located far from you, those that do not belong to these nearby nations.

Be careful during an outbreak of leprosy to follow precisely all that the Levitical priests instruct you; as I have commanded them, so you should do.

The man among you who is by nature tender and sensitive will turn against his brother, his beloved wife, and his remaining children.

Again, however, pay very careful attention, lest you forget the things you have seen and disregard them for the rest of your life; instead teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Pay attention, Israel, and be careful to do this so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in number – as the Lord, God of your ancestors, said to you, you will have a land flowing with milk and honey.