8. You must inscribe on the stones all the words of this law, making them clear.”
9. Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be quiet and pay attention, Israel. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God.
10. You must obey him and keep his commandments and statutes that I am giving you today.”
11. Moreover, Moses commanded the people that day:
12. “The following tribes must stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you cross the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13. And these other tribes must stand for the curse on Mount Ebal: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
14. “The Levites will call out to every Israelite with a loud voice:
15. ‘Cursed is the one who makes a carved or metal image – something abhorrent to the Lord, the work of the craftsman – and sets it up in a secret place.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’
16. ‘Cursed is the one who disrespects his father and mother.’ Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’