9. Then Moses and the Levitical priests said to all Israel, “Be quiet and listen, Israel. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God.
10. Obey the Lord your God and follow his commands and laws which I’m giving you today.”
11. That same day Moses gave the people this command:
12. After you cross the Jordan River, these are the tribes that will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13. These are the tribes that will stand on Mount Ebal to announce the curses: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
14. The Levites will declare to all the people of Israel in a loud voice:
15. “Whoever has a carved or metal statue, anything disgusting to the Lord that was made by a craftsman, and sets it up in secret will be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.
16. “Whoever curses his father or mother will himself be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.