Deuteronomy 17:13
13 All the people will hear and be afraid, and will not be contemptuous again.
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 17:13
King James Version
13 And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
English Standard Version
13 And all the people shall hear and fear and not act presumptuously again.
The Message
13 Everyone will take notice and be impressed. That will put an end to presumptuous behavior.
New King James Version
13 And all the people shall hear and fear, and no longer act presumptuously.
New Living Translation
13 Then everyone else will hear about it and be afraid to act so arrogantly.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:13
Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:8-13
(Read Deuteronomy 17:8-13)
Courts of judgment were to be set up in every city. Though their judgment had not the Divine authority of an oracle, it was the judgment of wise, prudent, experienced men, and had the advantage of a Divine promise.