Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because you obey the LORD your God by keeping all his commands that I am giving you today and doing what is right in his eyes. New Living Translation “The LORD your God will be merciful only if you listen to his voice and keep all his commands that I am giving you today, doing what pleases him. English Standard Version if you obey the voice of the LORD your God, keeping all his commandments that I am commanding you today, and doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God. Berean Standard Bible because you obey the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments I am giving you today and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. King James Bible When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. New King James Version because you have listened to the voice of the LORD your God, to keep all His commandments which I command you today, to do what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. New American Standard Bible if you will listen to the voice of the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments which I am commanding you today, and doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God. NASB 1995 if you will listen to the voice of the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments which I am commanding you today, and doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God. NASB 1977 if you will listen to the voice of the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments which I am commanding you today, and doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God. Legacy Standard Bible if you will listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, keeping all His commandments which I am commanding you today, and doing what is right in the sight of Yahweh your God. Amplified Bible because you have listened to and obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments which I am commanding you today, and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. Christian Standard Bible This will occur if you obey the LORD your God, keeping all his commands I am giving you today, doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God. Holman Christian Standard Bible This will occur if you obey the LORD your God, keeping all His commands I am giving you today, doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God.” American Standard Version when thou shalt hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah thy God. Contemporary English Version That's why you must do what the LORD your God says is right. I am giving you his laws and teachings today, and you must obey them. English Revised Version when thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD your God will do this if you listen to him, obey all the commands that I'm giving you today, and do what he considers right. Good News Translation if you obey all his commands that I have given you today, and do what he requires. International Standard Version if you obey the voice of the LORD your God by observing all his commands that I'm commanding you today. Do what is right in the sight of the LORD your God." Majority Standard Bible because you obey the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments I am giving you today and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. NET Bible Thus you must obey the LORD your God, keeping all his commandments that I am giving you today and doing what is right before him. New Heart English Bible when you shall listen to the voice of the LORD your God, to keep all his commandments which I command you this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. Webster's Bible Translation When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. World English Bible when you listen to Yahweh your God’s voice, to keep all his commandments which I command you today, to do that which is right in Yahweh your God’s eyes. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause you listen to the voice of your God YHWH, to keep all his commands which I am commanding you today, to do that which [is] right in the eyes of your God YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation when thou dost hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, to keep all his commands which I am commanding thee to-day, to do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah thy God. Smith's Literal Translation When thou shalt hear to the voice of Jehovah thy God to watch all his commands which I command thee this day, to do the right in the eyes of Jehovah thy God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen thou shalt hear the voice of the Lord thy God, keeping all his precepts, which I command thee this day, that thou mayst do what is pleasing in the sight of the Lord thy God. Catholic Public Domain Version when you will heed the voice of the Lord your God, keeping all his precepts, which I am entrusting to you this day, so that you may do what is pleasing in the sight of the Lord your God.” New American Bible because you have listened to the voice of the LORD, your God, keeping all his commandments, which I give you today, doing what is right in the sight of the LORD, your God. New Revised Standard Version if you obey the voice of the LORD your God by keeping all his commandments that I am commanding you today, doing what is right in the sight of the LORD your God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen you shall hearken to the voice of the LORD your God, and keep all his commandments which I command you this day, you shall do that which is right in the sight of the LORD your God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If you will hear the voice of LORD JEHOVAH your God and you will keep his commandments that I command you today, and you will do what is good before LORD JEHOVAH your God.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917when thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all His commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. Brenton Septuagint Translation if thou wilt hear the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments, all that I charge thee this day, to do that which is good and pleasing before the Lord thy God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Idolatrous Cities to Be Destroyed…17Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, 18because you obey the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments I am giving you today and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. Cross References Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart. Psalm 119:60 I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. Psalm 119:106 I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:129 Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them. Psalm 119:145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes. Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. Jeremiah 7:23 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Ezekiel 18:21 But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. Ezekiel 36:27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Matthew 19:17 “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Treasury of Scripture When you shall listen to the voice of the LORD your God, to keep all his commandments which I command you this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD your God. to keep Deuteronomy 12:25,28,32 Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD… Psalm 119:6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Jump to Previous Command Commanding Commandments Commands Ear Eyes Hearken Hearkenest Keeping Mayest Obey Orders Right Sight Today To-Day VoiceJump to Next Command Commanding Commandments Commands Ear Eyes Hearken Hearkenest Keeping Mayest Obey Orders Right Sight Today To-Day VoiceDeuteronomy 13 1. Enticers to idolatry6. however near to oneself 9. are to be stoned to death 12. Idolatrous cities are not to be spared because you obey the LORD your God This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God, a central theme throughout Deuteronomy. Obedience is not merely about following rules but is a demonstration of faith and trust in God's covenant. In the historical context, Israel's obedience was crucial for maintaining their relationship with God and receiving His blessings. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of the importance of obeying God's commandments as a sign of love (John 14:15). keeping all His commandments I am giving you today and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The one true God, who commands obedience and righteousness from His people. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, contingent upon their obedience to God's laws. 5. Covenant The agreement between God and the Israelites, requiring their obedience in exchange for His blessings and protection. Teaching Points Obedience as a Response to God's VoiceTrue obedience involves listening to and acting upon God's commands. It is a response to His authority and love. The Importance of Righteousness Doing what is right in God's sight is a central theme. Righteousness is not just about following rules but aligning one's heart and actions with God's will. Covenant Faithfulness The relationship between God and His people is based on a covenant that requires faithfulness and obedience. This covenant is a model for our relationship with God today. Blessings Tied to Obedience God's blessings are often contingent upon our obedience. While salvation is a gift, the fullness of God's blessings is experienced through living in accordance with His will. Application in Daily Life Obedience to God should permeate every aspect of our lives, influencing our decisions, relationships, and priorities. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew becauseכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you obey תִשְׁמַ֗ע (ṯiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God, אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative keeping לִשְׁמֹר֙ (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every His commandments מִצְוֺתָ֔יו (miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment I אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am giving you today, מְצַוְּךָ֖ (mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order doing לַעֲשׂוֹת֙ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make what is right הַיָּשָׁ֔ר (hay·yā·šār) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right in the eyes בְּעֵינֵ֖י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God. אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Deuteronomy 13:18 NIVDeuteronomy 13:18 NLT Deuteronomy 13:18 ESV Deuteronomy 13:18 NASB Deuteronomy 13:18 KJV Deuteronomy 13:18 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 13:18 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 13:18 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 13:18 French Bible Deuteronomy 13:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 13:18 When you shall listen to the voice (Deut. 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