28 1 The promises to them that obey the Commandments. 15 The threatenings to the contrary.

If (A)thou shalt obey diligently the voice of the Lord thy God, and observe and do all his commandments, which I command thee this day, then the Lord thy God will [a]set thee on high above all the nations of the earth.

And all these blessings shall come on thee, and [b]overtake thee, if thou shalt obey the voice of the Lord thy God.

Blessed shalt thou be in the [c]city, and blessed also in the field.

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 28:1 He will make thee the most excellent of all people.
  2. Deuteronomy 28:2 When thou thinkest thyself forsaken.
  3. Deuteronomy 28:3 Thou shalt live wealthily.

Blessings for Obedience

28 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow(A) all his commands(B) I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.(C) All these blessings will come on you(D) and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God:

You will be blessed(E) in the city and blessed in the country.(F)

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