12 “Now, people of Israel, listen to what the Lord your God demands of you: worship the Lord and do all that he commands. Love him, serve him with all your heart,
13 and obey all his laws. I am giving them to you today for your benefit.
14 To the Lord belong even the highest heavens; the earth is his also, and everything on it.
15 But the Lord's love for your ancestors was so strong that he chose you instead of any other people, and you are still his chosen people.
16 So then, from now on be obedient to the Lord and stop being stubborn.
17 The Lord your God is supreme over all gods and over all powers. He is great and mighty, and he is to be feared. He does not show partiality, and he does not accept bribes.
18 He makes sure that orphans and widows are treated fairly; he loves the foreigners who live with our people, and gives them food and clothes.