37. And the ceremonies, and judgments, and law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, you shall observe to do them always: and you shall not fear strange gods.
38. And the covenant that he made with you, you shall not forget: neither shall ye worship strange gods,
39. But fear the Lord your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
40. But they did not hearken, but did according to their old custom.
41. So these nations feared the Lord, but nevertheless served also their idols: their children also and grandchildren, as their fathers did, so do they unto this day.