²⁵ Then Moses cried out^(A) to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw^(B) it into the water, and the water became fit to drink.

There the Lord issued a ruling and instruction for them and put them to the test.^(C)

³ you must not listen to the words of that prophet^(A) or dreamer.^(B) The Lord your God is testing^(C) you to find out whether you love^(D) him with all your heart and with all your soul.