May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us.
Joshua 24:23 - New International Version (Anglicised) ‘Now then,’ said Joshua, ‘throw away the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then put away, said he, the foreign gods that are among you and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel. American Standard Version (1901) Now therefore put away, said he, the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto Jehovah, the God of Israel. Common English Bible “So now put aside the foreign gods that are among you. Focus your hearts on the LORD, the God of Israel.” Catholic Public Domain Version "Now therefore," he said, "take away strange gods from among yourselves, and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now therefore, said he, put away strange gods from among you: and incline your hearts to the Lord the God of Israel. |
May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us.
May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in obedience to him and keep the commands, decrees and laws he gave our ancestors.
Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.
I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.
do not make any gods to be alongside me; do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold.
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding –
Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? I will answer him and care for him. I am like a flourishing juniper; your fruitfulness comes from me.’
‘Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshipped beyond the River Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.