₁₅“Today I am giving you a choice between good and evil, between life and death. ₁₆If you obey the commands of the LORD your God, which I give you today, if you love him, obey him, and keep all his laws, then you will prosper and become a nation of many people. The LORD your God will bless you in the land that you are about to occupy. ₁₇But if you disobey and refuse to listen, and are led away to worship other gods, ₁₈you will be destroyed — I warn you here and now. You will not live long in that land across the Jordan that you are about to occupy. ₁₉I am now giving you the choice between life and death, between God's blessing and God's curse, and I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Choose life. ₂₀Love the LORD your God, obey him and be faithful to him, and then you and your descendants will live long in the land that he promised to give your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

₁₅If you want to, you can keep the Lord's commands. You can decide whether you will be loyal to him or not. ₁₆He has placed fire and water before you; reach out and take whichever you want. ₁₇You have a choice between life and death; you will get whichever you choose. ₁₈The Lord's wisdom and power are great and he sees everything. ₁₉He is aware of everything a person does, and he takes care of those who fear him. ₂₀He has never commanded anyone to be wicked or given anyone permission to sin.