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Deuteronomy 29:9

Deuteronomy 29:9
Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,.... To do which they were laid under great obligations, through the goodness of God to them, in giving them victory over the two kings, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

That ye may prosper - literally, “that ye may act wisely.” The connection of the two ideas of wisdom in conduct and prosperity in circumstances is noteworthy.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 29:1-9

Now that Moses had largely repeated the commands which the people were to observe as their part of the covenant, and the promises and threatenings which God would make good (according as they behaved…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Keep … and do See on Deu 4:6; and cp. Deu 4:1; Deu 5:1.

the words of this covenant See above on Deu 29:29 and on Deu 4:13. prosper But the vb. also covers the deal wiselyof the R.V.…