Deuteronomy 8:12

Translations

Modern

Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell,

Traditional

Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;

Literal

…lest you eat and be satisfied and build and inhabit beautiful houses;

Latin

…ne postquam comederis et satiatus fueris, domos pulchras ædificaveris, et habitaveris in eis,

Original

Hebrew

English

Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell,

Notes

Deuteronomy 8:1–20

After Israel settled in the land, they might begin to think that their success came from their own strength and skill. This is a common human tendency.

Moses warned them not to become proud or congratulate themselves. They must remember that God alone gives prosperity and success. All that they achieve comes from him.

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