18. But I will surely hide My face in that day because of all the evil which they will do, for they will turn to other gods.
19. "Now therefore, write this song for yourselves, and teach it to the sons of Israel; put it on their lips, so that this song may be a witness for Me against the sons of Israel.
20. For when I bring them into the land flowing with milk and honey, which I swore to their fathers, and they have eaten and are satisfied and become prosperous, then they will turn to other gods and serve them, and spurn Me and break My covenant.
21. Then it shall come about, when many evils and troubles have come upon them, that this song will testify before them as a witness (for it shall not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants); for I know their intent which they are developing today, before I have brought them into the land which I swore."
22. So Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the sons of Israel.
23. Then He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, "Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the sons of Israel into the land which I swore to them, and I will be with you."
24. It came about, when Moses finished writing the words of this law in a book until they were complete,
25. that Moses commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying,
26. "Take this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may remain there as a witness against you.
27. For I know your rebellion and your stubbornness; behold, while I am still alive with you today, you have been rebellious against the Lord; how much more, then, after my death?
28. Assemble to me all the elders of your tribes and your officers, that I may speak these words in their hearing and call the heavens and the earth to witness against them.
29. For I know that after my death you will act corruptly and turn from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days, for you will do that which is evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking Him to anger with the work of your hands."
30. Then Moses spoke in the hearing of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song, until they were complete: