1Now Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, “Keep the whole commandment that I command you today.2And on the day you cross over the Jordan to the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall set up large stones and plaster them with plaster. (Jos 4:1)3And you shall write on them all the words of this law, when you cross over to enter the land that the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has promised you. (Ex 3:8; Jos 8:32)4And when you have crossed over the Jordan, you shall set up these stones, concerning which I command you today, on Mount Ebal, and you shall plaster them with plaster. (De 11:29; Jos 8:30)5And there you shall build an altar to the Lord your God, an altar of stones. You shall wield no iron tool on them; (Ex 20:25; Jos 8:31)6you shall build an altar to the Lord your God of uncut[1] stones. And you shall offer burnt offerings on it to the Lord your God,7and you shall sacrifice peace offerings and shall eat there, and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God. (De 12:7)8And you shall write on the stones all the words of this law very plainly.” (Hab 2:2)
Curses from Mount Ebal
9Then Moses and the Levitical priests said to all Israel, “Keep silence and hear, O Israel: this day you have become the people of the Lord your God. (De 26:18)10You shall therefore obey the voice of the Lord your God, keeping his commandments and his statutes, which I command you today.”11That day Moses charged the people, saying,12“When you have crossed over the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. (De 11:29; Jos 8:33; Jud 9:7)13And these shall stand on Mount Ebal for the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.14And the Levites shall declare to all the men of Israel in a loud voice: (De 33:10; Da 9:11)15“‘Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the Lord, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’ (Ex 20:4; Ex 34:17; Nu 5:22; Ne 5:13; Ps 106:48; Jer 11:5; Jer 28:6; 1Co 14:16)16“‘Cursed be anyone who dishonors his father or his mother.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Ex 20:12; Ex 21:17; Le 19:3; De 21:18)17“‘Cursed be anyone who moves his neighbor’s landmark.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (De 19:14)18“‘Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind man on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Le 19:14)19“‘Cursed be anyone who perverts the justice due to the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Ex 22:21)20“‘Cursed be anyone who lies with his father’s wife, because he has uncovered his father’s nakedness.’[2] And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Le 18:8; De 22:30)21“‘Cursed be anyone who lies with any kind of animal.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Le 18:23)22“‘Cursed be anyone who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Le 18:9; Le 20:17; Eze 22:11)23“‘Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Le 18:17; Le 20:14)24“‘Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Ex 21:12; Ex 21:14; De 19:11)25“‘Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (Ex 23:7; De 16:19; Eze 22:12)26“‘Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ (De 28:15; Jer 11:3; Ga 3:10)
1Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people: ‘Keep all these commands that I give you today.2When you have crossed the Jordan into the land the Lord your God is giving you, set up some large stones and coat them with plaster.3Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, promised you.4And when you have crossed the Jordan, set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I command you today, and coat them with plaster.5Build there an altar to the Lord your God, an altar of stones. Do not use any iron tool on them.6Build the altar of the Lord your God with stones from the field and offer burnt offerings on it to the Lord your God.7Sacrifice fellowship offerings there, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the Lord your God.8And you shall write very clearly all the words of this law on these stones you have set up.’
Curses from Mount Ebal
9Then Moses and the Levitical priests said to all Israel, ‘Be silent, Israel, and listen! You have now become the people of the Lord your God.10Obey the Lord your God and follow his commands and decrees that I give you today.’11On the same day Moses commanded the people:12When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin.13And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to pronounce curses: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan and Naphtali.14The Levites shall recite to all the people of Israel in a loud voice:15‘Cursed is anyone who makes an idol – a thing detestable to the Lord, the work of skilled hands – and sets it up in secret.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’16‘Cursed is anyone who dishonours their father or mother.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’17‘Cursed is anyone who moves their neighbour’s boundary stone.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’18‘Cursed is anyone who leads the blind astray on the road.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’19‘Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’20‘Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonours his father’s bed.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’21‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with any animal.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’22‘Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’23‘Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’24‘Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbour secretly.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’25‘Cursed is anyone who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’26‘Cursed is anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by carrying them out.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’
Deuteronomy 27
King James Version
1And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day.2And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:3And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee.4Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan, that ye shall set up these stones, which I command you this day, in mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaister them with plaister.5And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.6Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD thy God:7And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.8And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.9And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.10Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.11And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,12These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:13And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.14And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,15Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place . And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.16Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.17Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour's landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.18Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.19Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.20Cursed be he that lieth with his father' wife; because he uncovereth his father' skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.21Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.22Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.23Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.24Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.25Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.26Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.
1Moses and the elders of Israel gave commands to the people. They said, ‘Obey all the commands we’re giving you today.2You will go across the River Jordan. You will enter the land the LORD your God is giving you. When you do, set up some large stones. Put a coat of plaster on them.3Write all the words of this law on them. Do it when you have crossed over into the land the LORD your God is giving you. It’s a land that has plenty of milk and honey. The LORD is the God of your people of long ago. He promised you that you would enter the land.4After you have gone across the Jordan, set up those stones on Mount Ebal. Put a coat of plaster on them. We’re commanding you today to do that.5Build an altar there to honour the LORD your God. Make it out of stones. Don’t use any iron tool on them.6Use stones you find in the fields to build his altar. Then offer burnt offerings on it to the LORD your God.7Sacrifice friendship offerings there. Eat them and be filled with joy in the sight of the LORD your God.8You must write all the words of this law on the stones you have set up. Write the words very clearly.’
Curses for not obeying the Lord
9Then Moses and the priests, who are Levites, spoke to all the Israelites. They said, ‘Israel, be quiet! Listen! You have now become the people of the LORD your God.10Obey him. Obey his commands and rules that we’re giving you today.’11Here are the commands Moses gave the people that same day.12You will go across the River Jordan. When you do, six tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people. Those tribes are Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin.13The other six tribes will stand on Mount Ebal to announce some curses. Those tribes are Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan and Naphtali.14The Levites will speak to all the Israelites in a loud voice. The Levites will say,15‘May anyone who makes a statue of a god and sets it up in secret be under the LORD’s curse. That statue is made by a skilled worker. And the LORD hates it.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’16‘May anyone who brings shame on their father or mother be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’17‘May anyone who moves their neighbour’s boundary stone be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’18‘May anyone who leads blind people down the wrong road be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’19‘May anyone who treats unfairly outsiders, widows, and children whose fathers have died be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’20‘May anyone who sleeps with his stepmother be under the LORD’s curse. That man brings shame on his father by doing that.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’21‘May anyone who has sex with animals be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’22‘May anyone who sleeps with his sister be under the LORD’s curse. It doesn’t matter whether she is his full sister or his half sister.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’23‘May anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’24‘May anyone who kills their neighbour secretly be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’25‘May anyone who accepts money to kill someone who isn’t guilty of doing anything wrong be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’26‘May anyone who doesn’t honour the words of this law by obeying them be under the LORD’s curse.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’