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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you.”

Deuteronomy 6:14

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Study note

Right after the Shema and the call to love God with everything, Moses warns Israel about what will happen once they enjoy prosperity in the new land. The danger is forgetting who gave it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you.

World English Bible (WEB)

You shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the peoples who are around you;

King James Version (KJV)

Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;

American Standard Version (ASV)

Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the peoples that are round about you;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not go after other gods, the gods of the peoples round about you;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No andaréis en pos de dioses ajenos, de los dioses de los pueblos que están en vuestros contornos:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»No adorarás a los dioses de las naciones que te rodean,

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