17. Each of you must bring a gift. Do it in keeping with the way the Lord your God has blessed you.
18. Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes. Do it in every town the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.
19. Do what is right. Treat everyone the same. Don't take money from people who want special favors. It makes those who are wise close their eyes to the truth. It twists the words of those who do what is right.
20. Follow only what is right. If you do, you will live. You will take over the land the Lord your God is giving you.
21. Don't set up a wooden pole that is used to worship the goddess Asherah. Don't set it up beside the altar you build to worship the Lord your God.