Deuteronomy 6:18 bbe — And do what is upright and good in the eyes of the Lord your God, so that it may be well for you and you may go in and…

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"And do what is upright and good in the eyes of the Lord your God, so that it may be well for you and you may go in and take for your heritage that good land from which the Lord undertook by an oath to your fathers,"

— Deuteronomy 6:18, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

15

For the Lord your God who is with you is a God who will not let his honour be given to another; or the wrath of the Lord will be burning against you, causing your destruction from the face of the earth.

16

Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did in Massah.

17

Keep with care the orders of the Lord your God, and his rules and his laws which he has given you;

18

And do what is upright and good in the eyes of the Lord your God, so that it may be well for you and you may go in and take for your heritage that good land from which the Lord undertook by an oath to your fathers,

19

To send out from before you all those who are against you.

20

And when your son says to you in time to come, What is the reason for these rules and laws and decisions which the Lord our God has given you?

21

Then you will say to your son, We were servants under Pharaoh's yoke in Egypt; and the Lord took us out of Egypt with a strong hand:

Deuteronomy 6:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:18 say?
Deuteronomy 6:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And do what is upright and good in the eyes of the Lord your God, so that it may be well for you and you may go in and take for your heritage that good land from which the Lord undertook by an oath to your fathers,”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 18.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 6:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:18 in?
Deuteronomy 6:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 6:18?
Deuteronomy 6:18 reads (BBE): “And do what is upright and good in the eyes of the Lord your God, so that it may be well for you and you may go in and take for your heritage that good land from which the Lord undertook by an oath to your fathers,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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