39. See now that I, I alone, am he,and there is no god besides me.It is I who bring both death and life,I who inflict wounds and heal them,and from my hand no one can deliver.
40. For I raise my hand to the heavensand will say: As surely as I live forever,
41. When I sharpen my flashing sword,and my hand lays hold of judgment,With vengeance I will repay my foesand requite those who hate me.
42. I will make my arrows drunk with blood,and my sword shall devour flesh—With the blood of the slain and the captured,from the long-haired heads of the enemy.
43. Exult with him, you heavens,bow to him, all you divine beings!For he will avenge the blood of his servants,take vengeance on his foes;He will requite those who hate him,and purge his people’s land.
44. So Moses, together with Hoshea, son of Nun, went and spoke all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.
45. When Moses had finished speaking all these words to all Israel,
46. he said to them, Take to heart all the words that I am giving in witness against you today, words you should command your children, that they may observe carefully every word of this law.
47. For this is no trivial matter for you, but rather your very life; by this word you will enjoy a long life on the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.