World English Bible
Deuteronomy 6:16
“You shall not tempt Yahweh your God, as you tempted him in Massah.”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 6
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You shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the peoples who are around you;
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for Yahweh your God in the midst of you is a jealous God; lest the anger of Yahweh your God be kindled against you, and he destroy you from off the face of the earth.
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You shall not tempt Yahweh your God, as you tempted him in Massah.
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You shall diligently keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he has commanded you.
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You shall do that which is right and good in the sight of Yahweh; that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which Yahweh swore to your fathers,
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Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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