Deuteronomy 31:19 “Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the…”

Deuteronomy 31:19

Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

World English Bible

“Now therefore write this song for yourselves, and teach it to the children of Israel. Put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

American Standard Version

Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach thou it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouthes, that this song may be my witnesse against the children of Israel.

Darby Translation

And now, write ye this song, and teach it to the children of Israel; put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

'And now, write for you this song, and teach it the sons of Israel; put it in their mouths, so that this song is to Me for a witness against the sons of Israel,

Bible in Basic English

Make then this song for yourselves, teaching it to the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, so that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

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Cross references

“this song”

Deuteronomy 31:22 Deuteronomy 31:30 Deuteronomy 32:1–43 Deuteronomy 32:44 Deuteronomy 32:45

Deuteronomy 31:22 · BSB

So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites.

Deuteronomy 31:30 · BSB

Then Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end:

Deuteronomy 32:1–43 · BSB

Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

Deuteronomy 32:44 · BSB

Then Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.

Deuteronomy 32:45 · BSB

When Moses had finished reciting all these words to all Israel,

“and teach it”

Deuteronomy 6:7 Deuteronomy 11:19 Deuteronomy 4:9 Deuteronomy 4:10

Deuteronomy 6:7 · BSB

And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Deuteronomy 11:19 · BSB

Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Deuteronomy 4:9 · BSB

Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchil…

Deuteronomy 4:10 · BSB

The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, “Gather the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them…

“put it in their”

2 Samuel 14:3 Exodus 4:15 Isaiah 51:16 Isaiah 59:21 Jeremiah 1:9

2 Samuel 14:3 · BSB

Then go to the king and speak these words to him.” And Joab put the words in her mouth.

Exodus 4:15 · BSB

You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do.

Isaiah 51:16 · BSB

I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”

Isaiah 59:21 · BSB

“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchil…

Jeremiah 1:9 · BSB

Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

“a witness”

Deuteronomy 31:26 John 12:48 Ezekiel 2:5 Matthew 10:18 Deuteronomy 31:21

Deuteronomy 31:26 · BSB

“Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you.

John 12:48 · BSB

There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

Ezekiel 2:5 · BSB

And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Matthew 10:18 · BSB

On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Deuteronomy 31:21 · BSB

And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18And on that day I will surely hide My face because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods.

20When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant.

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