Deuteronomy 29:16-18

Revised Geneva Translation

¹⁶ “For you know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt and how we passed through the midst of the nations by which you have passed.

¹⁷ “And you have seen their abominations and their idols (wood and stone, silver and gold) which were among them,

¹⁸ “so that there should not be among you man or woman or family or tribe which should turn his heart away from the LORD our God this day — to go and serve the gods of these nations — so that there should not be a root among you who brings forth bitterness and wormwood;