Deuteronomy 6:18 cpdv — And do what is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may be well with you, and so that, when you enter…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And do what is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may be well with you, and so that, when you enter, you may possess the excellent land, about which the Lord swore to your fathers "

— Deuteronomy 6:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

15

For the Lord your God is a jealous God in your midst. Otherwise, at some time, the fury of the Lord your God may be enraged against you, and he may take you away from the face of the earth.

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You shall not tempt the Lord your God, as you tempted him in the place of temptation.

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Keep the precepts of the Lord your God, as well as the testimonies and ceremonies, which he has instructed to you.

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And do what is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may be well with you, and so that, when you enter, you may possess the excellent land, about which the Lord swore to your fathers

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that he would wipe away all your enemies before you, just as he has spoken.

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And when your son will ask you tomorrow, saying: ‘What do these testimonies and ceremonies and judgments mean, which the Lord our God has entrusted to us?’

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You shall say to him: ‘We were servants of Pharaoh in Egypt, and the Lord led us away from 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And do what is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may be well with you, and so that, when you enter, you may possess the excellent land, about which the Lord swore 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 (CPDV): “And do what is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may be well with you, and so that, when you enter, you may possess the excellent land, about which the Lord swore 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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