Deuteronomy 27
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Deuteronomy 27:12-26

12“When you cross the Jordan River, the tribes of Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin must stand on Mount Gerizim to proclaim a blessing over the people.

13And the tribes of Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali must stand on Mount Ebal to proclaim a curse.

14“Then the Levites will shout to all the people of Israel:

15‘Cursed is anyone who carves or casts an idol and secretly sets it up. These idols, the work of craftsmen, are detestable to the Lord.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

16‘Cursed is anyone who dishonors father or mother.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

17‘Cursed is anyone who steals property from a neighbor by moving a boundary marker.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

18‘Cursed is anyone who leads a blind person astray on the road.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

19‘Cursed is anyone who denies justice to foreigners, orphans, or widows.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

20‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with one of his father’s wives, for he has violated his father.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

21‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with an animal.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

22‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his sister, whether she is the daughter of his father or his mother.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

23‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

24‘Cursed is anyone who attacks a neighbor in secret.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

25‘Cursed is anyone who accepts payment to kill an innocent person.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

26‘Cursed is anyone who does not affirm and obey the terms of these instructions.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

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