25 But we don't want to take a chance on being killed by that terrible fire, and if we keep on hearing the Lord's voice, we will die.
26 Has anyone else ever heard the only true God speaking from fire, as we have? And even if they have, would they live to tell about it?
27 Moses, go up close and listen to the Lord. Then come back and tell us, and we will do everything he says.
28 The Lord heard you and said:Moses, I heard what the people said to you, and I approve.
29 I wish they would always worship me with fear and trembling and be this willing to obey me! Then they and their children would always enjoy a successful life.
30 Now, tell them to return to their tents,
31 but you come back here to me. After I tell you my laws and teachings, you will repeat them to the people, so they can obey these laws in the land I am giving them.