“ ‘Obey all my rules and laws. Follow them. Then the land where I am bringing you to live will not throw you out.
He did it so they might obey his rules and follow his laws. Praise the Lord.
I have made a promise to follow your laws, because they are right.
Lord, I call out to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will obey your orders.
All your words are true. All your laws are right. They last forever.
Seven times a day I praise you for your laws, because they are right.
May my lips pour out praise to you, because you teach me your orders.
Let me live so that I can praise you. May your laws keep me going.
My heart is filled with longing for your laws at all times.
May I follow your orders with all my heart. Then I won’t be put to shame.
“Here are the laws you must explain to the people of Israel.
I will put my Spirit in you. I will make you want to obey my rules. I want you to be careful to keep my laws.
“ ‘Obey all my rules and laws. Follow them. I am the Lord.’ ”
I will scatter you among the nations. I will pull out my sword and hunt you down. Your land and your cities will be completely destroyed.
Here are its terms, rules and laws. Moses gave them to the people when they came out of Egypt.
Moses sent for all the Israelites. Here is what he said to them. Israel, listen to me. Here are the rules and laws I’m announcing to you today. Learn them well. Be sure to obey them.