42 My arrows will drip with their blood,and my sword will kill all who oppose me.I will spare no one who fights against me;even the wounded and prisoners will die.’
43 “Nations, you must praise the Lord's people —he punishes all who kill them.He takes revenge on his enemiesand forgives the sins of his people.”
44 Moses and Joshua son of Nun recited this song, so that the people of Israel could hear it.
45 When Moses had finished giving God's teachings to the people,
46 he said, “Make sure you obey all these commands that I have given you today. Repeat them to your children, so that they may faithfully obey all God's teachings.
47 These teachings are not empty words; they are your very life. Obey them and you will live long in that land across the Jordan that you are about to occupy.”
48 That same day the Lord said to Moses,