Deuteronomy 6:25
New International Version
And if we are careful to obey all this law before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness.”

New Living Translation
For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the LORD our God has given us.’

English Standard Version
And it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.’

Berean Standard Bible
And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.”

King James Bible
And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

New King James Version
Then it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to observe all these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us.’

New American Standard Bible
And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to follow all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us.

NASB 1995
“It will be righteousness for us if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us.

NASB 1977
“And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to do all this commandment before Yahweh our God, just as He commanded us.

Amplified Bible
It will be [considered] righteousness for us [that is, right standing with God] if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God—just as He has commanded us.

Christian Standard Bible
Righteousness will be ours if we are careful to follow every one of these commands before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Righteousness will be ours if we are careful to follow every one of these commands before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us.’”

American Standard Version
And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us.

English Revised Version
And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is how we'll have the LORD's approval: If we faithfully obey all these laws in the presence of the LORD our God, as he has commanded us."

Good News Translation
If we faithfully obey everything that God has commanded us, he will be pleased with us.'

International Standard Version
It will be credited as righteousness for us, if we're careful to obey the entire Law in the presence of the LORD our God, as he commanded.'"

Majority Standard Bible
And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.”

NET Bible
We will be innocent if we carefully keep all these commandments before the LORD our God, just as he demands."

New Heart English Bible
It shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

World English Bible
It shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all these commandments before Yahweh our God, as he has commanded us.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it is righteousness for us when we observe to do all this command before our God YHWH, as He has commanded us.”

Young's Literal Translation
and righteousness it is for us, when we observe to do all this command before Jehovah our God, as He hath commanded us.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be justice to us when we shall watch to do all these commands before Jehovah our God as he commanded us.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he will be merciful to us, if we keep and do all his precepts before the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he will be merciful to us, if we keep and perform all his precepts, in the sight of the Lord our God, just as he has commanded us.’ ”

New American Bible
This is our justice before the LORD, our God: to observe carefully this whole commandment he has enjoined on us.”

New Revised Standard Version
If we diligently observe this entire commandment before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us, we will be in the right.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe and do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And righteousness will be ours whenever we keep and we do all of this commandment before LORD JEHOVAH our God as He commanded us.’”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before the LORD our God, as He hath commanded us.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there shall be mercy to us, if we take heed to keep all these commands before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Teach Your Children
24And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day. 25And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.”

Cross References
Romans 10:5
For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Leviticus 18:5
Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.

Galatians 3:12
The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Ezekiel 20:11
And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them.

Matthew 5:17-20
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ...

Romans 3:21-22
But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. / And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,

Philippians 3:9
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

James 2:10
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Romans 7:12
So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

Psalm 119:1-3
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

Hebrews 10:1
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Nehemiah 9:29
You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us.

Deuteronomy 24:13
In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.

Leviticus 18:5
Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the LORD.

Psalm 106:30,31
Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed…

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And if we are careful
The phrase "And if we are careful" emphasizes the necessity of diligence and intentionality in following God's commandments. The Hebrew root for "careful" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, keep, or watch over. This implies a proactive and vigilant approach to obedience, suggesting that righteousness is not a passive state but an active pursuit. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where careful observance was a sign of faithfulness and devotion.

to observe
The word "observe" comes from the Hebrew "עָשָׂה" (asah), meaning to do or to make. This indicates that the commandments are not merely to be acknowledged but actively practiced. The Israelites were called to integrate these laws into their daily lives, making them a living testimony of their commitment to God. This active observance is a demonstration of love and respect for God's authority.

every one of these commandments
"Every one of these commandments" underscores the comprehensive nature of the law. The Hebrew word for commandments is "מִצְוָה" (mitzvah), which refers to the divine instructions given by God. The use of "every one" highlights the importance of complete obedience, not selective adherence. This reflects the holistic nature of God's law, where each commandment is interconnected and essential for maintaining a righteous relationship with God.

before the LORD our God
The phrase "before the LORD our God" signifies living in the presence of God, acknowledging His sovereignty and omnipresence. The Hebrew word "לִפְנֵי" (lifnei) means "before" or "in the presence of." This implies that the observance of the commandments is not just a public act but a personal commitment to God, who sees and knows all. It is a reminder that our actions are ultimately accountable to God, who is both our judge and redeemer.

as He has commanded us
"As He has commanded us" points to the divine origin and authority of the commandments. The Hebrew "צִוָּה" (tzavah) means to command or to order, indicating that these are not human inventions but God-given directives. This phrase reinforces the idea that obedience is an act of submission to God's will, acknowledging His wisdom and purpose in giving the law.

then that will be our righteousness
The concluding phrase "then that will be our righteousness" ties obedience to the concept of righteousness. The Hebrew word for righteousness is "צְדָקָה" (tzedakah), which encompasses justice, rightness, and ethical conduct. In the context of Deuteronomy, righteousness is portrayed as the result of faithful adherence to God's commandments. It is not self-derived but granted through obedience to God's law, reflecting a life aligned with His standards. This understanding of righteousness is foundational in conservative Christian theology, where faith and works are seen as complementary in the believer's journey toward holiness.

(25) And it shall be our righteousness.--In one Targum, "It shall be merit to us," or more fully, in the other, "It shall be merit laid up for us against the world to come." In the LXX., "It shall be alms to us." This conjunction of ideas will help to explain why in Matthew 6:1 "alms" and "righteousness" occur as alternative readings. We have "alms" in the Authorised Version, "righteousness" in the Revised Version. To this day the Jews call alms ts'dakah, "righteousness."

Verse 25. - And it shall be our righteousness; literally, And righteousness shall be to us, i.e. we shall be held righteous by God if we observe to do all that he has enjoined (comp. Romans 10:5; Romans 6:16; Philippians 3:6). Before the Lord, i.e. not only in his sight, but according to his judgment, so as to be approved of him (cf. Psalm 56:13; Psalm 116:9).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And if we are careful
נִשְׁמֹ֨ר (niš·mōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

to observe
לַעֲשׂ֜וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

one of these
הַזֹּ֗את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

commandments
הַמִּצְוָ֣ה (ham·miṣ·wāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4687: Commandment

before
לִפְנֵ֛י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

our God
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He has commanded us,
צִוָּֽנוּ׃ (ṣiw·wā·nū)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

then that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

will be
תִּֽהְיֶה־ (tih·yeh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

our
לָּ֑נוּ (lā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's Hebrew

righteousness.”
וּצְדָקָ֖ה (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively


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