1. I sent for all of the people of Israel. Here is what I said to them. Israel , listen to me. Here are the rules and laws I'm announcing to you today. Learn them well. Be sure to follow them.
2. The Lord our God made a covenant with us at Mount Horeb.
3. He didn't make it only with our parents. He also made it with us. In fact, he made it with all of us who are alive here today.
4. The Lord spoke to you face to face. His voice came out of the fire on the mountain.
5. At that time I stood between the Lord and you. I announced to you the Lord's message. I did it because you were afraid of the fire. You didn't go up the mountain. The Lord said,
6. "I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of Egypt. That is the land where you were slaves.
7. "Do not put any other gods in place of me.
8. "Do not make statues of gods that look like anything in the sky or on the earth or in the waters.
9. Do not bow down to them or worship them. I am the Lord your God. I am a jealous God. I punish the children for the sin of their parents. I judge the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who hate me.
10. But for all time to come I show love to all those who love me and keep my commandments.
11. "Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.