Deuteronomy 12:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Now I'll tell you the laws and teachings that you have to obey as long as you live. Your ancestors worshipped the LORD, and he is giving you this land.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:40

Then your people will worship and obey you for as long as they live in the land you gave their ancestors.

Job 7:1

Why is life so hard? Why do we suffer?

Psalm 104:33

As long as I live, I will sing and praise you, the LORD God.

Psalm 119:5

I don't ever want to stray from your laws.

Psalm 146:2

I will sing and praise the LORD God for as long as I live.

Ezekiel 20:19

I reminded them that I was the LORD their God and that they should obey my laws and teachings.

Deuteronomy 11:32

be careful to obey his laws and teachings that I am giving you today.

Deuteronomy 3:18

At that time I told the men of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh: The LORD our God told me to give you this land with its towns, and that's what I have done. Now your wives and children can stay here with your large flocks of sheep and goats and your large herds of cattle. But all of you men who can serve in our army must cross the River Jordan and help the other tribes, because they are your relatives.

Deuteronomy 4:19

And when you see the sun or moon or stars, don't be tempted to bow down and worship them. The LORD put them there for all the other nations to worship.

Deuteronomy 4:5

No other nation has laws that are as fair as the ones the Lord my God told me to give you. If you faithfully obey them when you enter the land, you will show other nations how wise you are. In fact, everyone who hears about your laws will say, “That great nation certainly is wise!” And what makes us greater than other nations? We have a God who is close to us and answers our prayers.

Deuteronomy 5:1

Moses called together the people of Israel and said: Today I am telling you the laws and teachings that you must follow, so listen carefully.