1. The Lord told me to give you these laws and teachings, so you can obey them in the land he is giving you. Soon you will cross the River Jordan and take that land.
2. And if you and your descendants want to live a long time, you must always worship the Lord and obey his laws.
3. Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshipped the Lord, and he promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation.
18-19. and live in a way that pleases him. Then you will be able to go in and take this good land from your enemies, just as he promised your ancestors.
24-25. That's why the Lord our God demands that we obey his laws and worship him with fear and trembling. And if we do, he will protect us and help us be successful.