9. That is why the tribe of Levi received no land as the other tribes did; what they received was the privilege of being the Lord's priests, as the Lord your God promised.)
10. “I stayed on the mountain forty days and nights, as I did the first time. The Lord listened to me once more and agreed not to destroy you.
11. Then he told me to go and lead you, so that you could take possession of the land that he had promised to give to your ancestors.
12. “Now, people of Israel, listen to what the Lord your God demands of you: worship the Lord and do all that he commands. Love him, serve him with all your heart,
13. and obey all his laws. I am giving them to you today for your benefit.
14. To the Lord belong even the highest heavens; the earth is his also, and everything on it.
15. But the Lord's love for your ancestors was so strong that he chose you instead of any other people, and you are still his chosen people.
16. So then, from now on be obedient to the Lord and stop being stubborn.
17. The Lord your God is supreme over all gods and over all powers. He is great and mighty, and he is to be feared. He does not show partiality, and he does not accept bribes.
18. He makes sure that orphans and widows are treated fairly; he loves the foreigners who live with our people, and gives them food and clothes.
19. So then, show love for those foreigners, because you were once foreigners in Egypt.
20. Obey the Lord your God and worship only him. Be faithful to him and make your promises in his name alone.
21. Praise him — he is your God, and you have seen with your own eyes the great and astounding things that he has done for you.