8. You must inscribe on the stones all the words of this law, making them clear.”
9. Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be quiet and pay attention, Israel. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God.
10. You must obey him and keep his commandments and statutes that I am giving you today.”
11. Moreover, Moses commanded the people that day:
12. “The following tribes must stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you cross the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13. And these other tribes must stand for the curse on Mount Ebal: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
14. “The Levites will call out to every Israelite with a loud voice:
15. ‘Cursed is the one who makes a carved or metal image – something abhorrent to the Lord, the work of the craftsman – and sets it up in a secret place.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
16. ‘Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
17. ‘Cursed is the one who moves his neighbor’s boundary marker.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
18. ‘Cursed is the one who misleads a blind person on the road.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
19. ‘Cursed is the one who perverts justice for the resident foreigner, the orphan, and the widow.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
20. ‘Cursed is the one who has sexual relations with his father’s former wife, for he dishonors his father.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
21. ‘Cursed is the one who commits bestiality.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’