6 “Be very strong and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left
7 and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them; do not worship them or bow down to them.
8 Instead, remain faithful to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day.
9 “The Lord has driven out great and powerful nations before you, and no one is able to stand against you to this day.
10 One of you routed a thousand because the Lord your God was fighting for you, as He promised.
11 So be very diligent to love the Lord your God for your own well-being.
12 For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations remaining among you, and if you intermarry or associate with them and they with you,