Joshua 23:6–13

⁶“Be very strong ^mand continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left ⁷and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them; ⁿdo not worship them or bow down to them. ⁸Instead, remain faithful to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day. ^o

⁹“The Lord has driven out great and powerful nations before you, ^pand no one is able to stand against you to this day. ^q10One of you routed a thousand ^rbecause the Lord your God was fighting for you, as He promised. ^st11So be very diligent to love the Lord your God for your own well-being. ¹²For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations remaining among you, ^uand if you intermarry or associate with them ^vand they with you, ¹³know for certain that the Lord your God will not continue to drive these nations out before you. They will become a snare and a trap for you, ^wa scourge for your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you disappear from this good land the Lord your God has given you.