¹⁷ You may say to yourselves, “These nations are stronger than we are. How can we drive them out?^(A)” ¹⁸ But do not be afraid^(B) of them; remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.^{(C) 19} You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the signs and wonders, the mighty hand^(D) and outstretched arm, with which the Lord your God brought you out. The Lord your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.^(E)

¹⁵ See, I set before you today life^(A) and prosperity,^(B) death^(C) and destruction.^(D)

¹⁹ This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you^(A) that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.^(B) Now choose life, so that you and your children may live ²⁰ and that you may love^(C) the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life,^(D) and he will give^(E) you many years in the land^(F) he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

³¹ Israel served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders^(A) who outlived him and who had experienced everything the Lord had done for Israel.