Deuteronomy 26:16-18

Contemporary English Version

The Lord Is Your God, and You Are His People

Moses said to Israel:

¹⁶ Today the Lord your God has commanded you to obey these laws and teachings with all your heart and soul.

¹⁷ In response, you have agreed that the Lord will be your God, that you will obey all his laws and teachings, and that you will listen when he speaks to you.

^18 (A) Since you have agreed to obey the Lord, he has agreed that you will be his people and that you will belong to him, just as he promised.