“‘You must not steal, you must not tell lies, and you must not deal falsely with your fellow citizen.

But I will not remove my loyal love from him, nor be unfaithful to my promise.

The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind.”

All this has happened to us, even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us.

He said, “Certainly they will be my people, children who are not disloyal.” He became their deliverer.

Now swear to me right here in God’s name that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Show me, and the land where you are staying, the same loyalty that I have shown you.”