Deuteronomy 11:26
26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse-
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 11:26
King James Version
26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;
English Standard Version
26 "See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse:
The Message
26 I've brought you today to the crossroads of Blessing and Curse.
New King James Version
26 "Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse:
New Living Translation
26 "Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse!
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:26
Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:26-32
(Read Deuteronomy 11:26-32)
Moses sums up all the arguments for obedience in two words, the blessing and the curse. He charged the people to choose which they would have. Moses then appointed a public and solemn proclamation of the blessing and curse, to be made upon the two mountains of Gerizim and Ebal. We have broken the law, and are under its curse, without remedy from ourselves. In mercy, the gospel again sets before us a blessing and a curse. A blessing, if we obey the call to repentance, to faith in Christ, and newness of heart and life through him; an awful curse, if we neglect so great salvation. Let us thankfully welcome these glad tidings of great joy; and let us not harden our hearts, but hear this voice of God while it is called to-day, and while he invites us to come to him upon a mercy-seat. Let us be diligent to make our calling and election sure.