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But all of you that were faithful to the Lord your God are still alive today.

5-8 (A) 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 that 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.

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but all of you who held fast to the Lord your God are still alive today.

See, I have taught(A) you decrees and laws(B) as the Lord my God commanded(C) me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering(D) to take possession of it. Observe(E) them carefully, for this will show your wisdom(F) and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”(G) What other nation is so great(H) as to have their gods near(I) them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws(J) as this body of laws I am setting before you today?

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