³ and observe^(A) what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper^(B) in all you do and wherever you go

⁹ Carefully follow^(A) the terms of this covenant,^(B) so that you may prosper in everything you do.^(C)

¹⁸ When he takes the throne^(A) of his kingdom, he is to write^(B) for himself on a scroll a copy^(C) of this law, taken from that of the Levitical priests. ¹⁹ It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life^(D) so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees^{(E) 20} and not consider himself better than his fellow Israelites and turn from the law^(F) to the right or to the left.^(G) Then he and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in Israel.^(H)

¹² May the Lord give you discretion and understanding^(A) when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. ¹³ Then you will have success^(B) if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws^(C) that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous.^(D) Do not be afraid or discouraged.

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