Deuteronomy 16:20

“That which is altogether iust shalt thou followe, that thou mayest liue, and inherite the land which the Lord thy God giueth thee.”

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 16:20

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
- King James Version

"Justice, {and only} justice, you shall pursue, that you may live and possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Let righteousness be your guide, so that you may have life, and take for your heritage the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
- Basic English Bible

Perfect justice shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and possess the land that Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
- Darby Bible

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
- Webster's Bible

You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live, and inherit the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
- World English Bible

Righteousness -- righteousness thou dost pursue, so that thou livest, and hast possessed the land which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Justice, justice shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Deuteronomy 16:20

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 16:20

16:20 That which is altogether just - Heb. righteousness, righteousness, that is, nothing but righteousness in all causes and times, and to all persons equally.


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