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◄ Deuteronomy 6:18►

New International Version
Do what is right and good in the LORD’s sight, so that it may go well with you and you may go in and take over the good land the LORD promised on oath to your ancestors,

New Living Translation
Do what is right and good in the LORD’s sight, so all will go well with you. Then you will enter and occupy the good land that the LORD swore to give your ancestors.

English Standard Version
And you shall do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, that it may go well with you, and that you may go in and take possession of the good land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers

Berean Standard Bible
Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may be well with you and that you may enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God swore to give your fathers,

King James Bible
And thou shalt dothat which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,

New King James Version
And you shall dowhat is right and good in the sight of the LORD, that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land of which the LORD swore to your fathers,

New American Standard Bible
You shall do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may go well for you and that you may go in and take possession of the good land which the LORD swore togive your fathers,

NASB 1995
“You shall do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, that it may be well with you and that you may go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to give your fathers,

NASB 1977
“And you shall do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, that it may be well with you and that you may go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore togive your fathers,

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall do what is right and good in the sight of Yahweh, that it may be well with you and that you may go in and possess the good land which Yahweh swore togive your fathers,

Amplified Bible
You shall do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may be well with you and that you may go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to [give] your fathers,

Christian Standard Bible
Do what is right and good in the LORD’s sight, so that you may prosper and so that you may enter and possess the good land the LORD your God swore to give your ancestors,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Do what is right and good in the LORD’s sight, so that you may prosper and so that you may enter and possess the good land the LORD your God swore to give your fathers,

American Standard Version
And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of Jehovah; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers,

English Revised Version
And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do what the LORD considers right and good. Then things will go well for you, and you will enter and take possession of that good land which the LORD promised to your ancestors with an oath.

Good News Translation
Do what the LORD says is right and good, and all will go well with you. You will be able to take possession of the fertile land that the LORD promised your ancestors,

International Standard Version
Do what is good and right in the LORD's sight so it may go well with you. Then you'll enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God promised to your ancestors,

NET Bible
Do whatever is proper and good before the LORD so that it may go well with you and that you may enter and occupy the good land that he promised your ancestors,

New Heart English Bible
You shall do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD; that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to your fathers,

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to thy fathers,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may be well with you and that you may enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God swore to give your fathers,

World English Bible
You shall do that which is right and good in Yahweh’s sight, that it may be well with you and that you may go in and possess the good land which Yahweh swore to your fathers,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you have done that which is right and good in the eyes of YHWH, so that it is well with you, and you have gone in and possessed the good land which YHWH has sworn to your fathers,

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast done that which is right and good in the eyes of Jehovah, so that it is well with thee, and thou hast gone in and possessed the good land which Jehovah hath sworn to thy fathers,

Smith's Literal Translation
And do thou the right and the good in the eyes of Jehovah so that it shall be well to thee, and thou go in and possess the good land which Jehovah sware to thy fathers,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And do that which is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, that it may be well with thee: and going in thou mayst possess the goodly land, concerning which the Lord swore to thy fathers,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And do what is pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may be well with you, and so that, when you enter, you may possess the excellent land, about which the Lord swore to your fathers

New American Bible
Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, that it may go well with you, and you may enter in and possess the good land which the LORD promised on oath to your ancestors,

New Revised Standard Version
Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may go well with you, and so that you may go in and occupy the good land that the LORD swore to your ancestors to give you,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you shall de that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD; that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to your fathers,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And do what is good and upright before LORD JEHOVAH your God, that it will be good for you, and you will enter and you will inherit the good land that LORD JEHOVAH swore to your fathers.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore unto thy fathers,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt do that which is pleasing and good before the Lord thy God, that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and inherit the good land, which the Lord sware to your fathers,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Greatest Commandment
…17You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.18Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD,so that it may be well with you and that you may enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God swore to give your fathers,19driving out all your enemies before you, as the LORD has said.…

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

1 Peter 2:12
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

1 John 3:18
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

Jeremiah 7:23
but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

2 Corinthians 5:9
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

Treasury of Scripture

And you shall do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with you, and that you may go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to your fathers.

shalt do

Deuteronomy 8:11
Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:

Deuteronomy 12:25,28
Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt dothat which is right in the sight of the LORD…

Deuteronomy 13:18
When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to dothat which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.

that it may

Deuteronomy 4:40
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolongthy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

Deuteronomy 5:29,33
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! …

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Deuteronomy 6

1.The end of the law is obedience
3.An exhortation thereto
20.What they are to teach their children

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The concept of doing what is "right and good" is rooted in the moral and ethical standards set by God, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). It underscores the idea that true righteousness is defined by God's standards, not human judgment. This call to obedience is echoed inMicah 6:8, which highlights doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.

so that it may be well with you
This part of the verse promises blessings and well-being as a result of obedience. The principle of reaping the benefits of following God's laws is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 5:33). It reflects the covenantal promise that obedience leads to life and prosperity, while disobedience leads to curses and hardship (Deuteronomy 28). This concept is also seen in the wisdom literature, such asProverbs 3:1-2, which links adherence to God's commandments with a long and peaceful life.

and that you may enter and possess the good land
The "good land" refers to the Promised Land, Canaan, which God pledged to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This promise is central to the narrative of the Pentateuch, beginning with God's covenant with Abraham inGenesis 12:7. The land is described as "flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8), symbolizing abundance and divine provision. The historical context involves the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom and settlement in Canaan, a fulfillment of God's promise.

that the LORD your God swore to give your fathers
This phrase highlights the faithfulness of God in keeping His promises. The patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—received God's promise of land, descendants, and blessing (Genesis 15:18-21). The swearing of an oath by God underscores the certainty and unchangeable nature of His promises (Hebrews 6:13-18). This assurance of God's faithfulness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, providing hope and encouragement to believers that God will fulfill His promises in His perfect timing.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land.

3.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who has promised the land to the forefathers of the Israelites.

4.The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God swore to give to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

5.The Forefathers
Refers to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to whom God made the promise of the land.

Teaching Points

Obedience to God’s Commands
The verse emphasizes the importance of doing what is right and good in God's sight, which requires understanding and following His commandments.

Blessings of Obedience
The promise of well-being and possession of the land is tied to obedience, illustrating the principle that God rewards those who follow His ways.

Covenant Faithfulness
The reference to the land promised to the forefathers highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant, encouraging believers to trust in His promises.

Moral and Ethical Living
The call to do what is right and good extends beyond ritualistic observance to encompass moral and ethical living, reflecting God's character.

Living as a Witness
By living according to God's standards, believers serve as a testimony to others, drawing them to the truth of God's word.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 6:18?

2.How can we "do what is right and good" in daily life today?

3.Why is obedience in Deuteronomy 6:18 crucial for receiving God's promises?

4.How does Deuteronomy 6:18 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament?

5.What practical steps ensure our actions align with God's will as instructed here?

6.How does following Deuteronomy 6:18 impact our relationship with God and others?

7.What does Deuteronomy 6:18 mean by "doing what is right and good in the LORD's sight"?

8.How does Deuteronomy 6:18 relate to the concept of divine reward and obedience?

9.What historical context influenced the message of Deuteronomy 6:18?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 6?

11.What does the Bible say about respecting parents?

12.Do you respect and honor your parents?

13.How do the promises of blessing and long life for obedience (Deuteronomy 6:2-3) align with instances where the obedient still faced suffering or premature death?

14.How can Deuteronomy 6:4, declaring 'the LORD is one,' be reconciled with later Christian concepts of the Trinity?

What Does Deuteronomy 6:18 Mean

Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD

The command begins with deliberate, observable obedience. God sees everything we do, and His definition of “right and good” sets the standard (Deuteronomy 12:28).

• “In the sight of the LORD” keeps motives pure—nothing is hidden (Proverbs 21:2;Psalm 139:1–3).

•Joshua 24:15 illustrates the choice each generation makes;John 14:15 shows Jesus linking love and obedience.

Practical steps:

– Filter decisions through Scripture (Deuteronomy 30:14).

– Ask, “Will this please the Lord?” (Micah 6:8).

– Choose integrity even when no one else is looking (Proverbs 3:5–7).

So that it may be well with you

Obedience brings blessing, not as bribery but as life aligned with God’s design (Deuteronomy 5:33).

•Psalm 1:1–3 portrays the flourishing of the obedient.

•Ephesians 6:2–3 repeats the promise of things going well.

Blessings include:

– Inner peace and joy (Romans 15:13).

– Protection and wisdom (Proverbs 2:7–8).

– A witness that draws others (Matthew 5:16).

And that you may enter and possess the good land

Promises become reality when faith is paired with action (Deuteronomy 1:8;Joshua 21:45).

•Hebrews 4:1–11 links this rest to our eternal inheritance;1 Peter 1:4 calls it imperishable.

Takeaways:

– Progress requires obedient faith (Numbers 13–14).

– Possession involves stewardship (Deuteronomy 8:10).

– Today’s “land” includes the callings God entrusts to us (Colossians 3:23–24).

That the LORD your God swore to give your fathers

The promise rests on God’s unbreakable covenant (Genesis 15:18;Exodus 3:8).

• He remains faithful even when we falter (2 Timothy 2:13).

• Every promise finds its “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Implications:

– We live in a story larger than ourselves.

– Remembering past faithfulness fuels present courage (1 Samuel 17:37).

– God’s reliability secures our hope (Titus 1:2).

summary

Deuteronomy 6:18 urges heartfelt, visible obedience that pleases God. Such obedience invites His favor, guides us into the blessings He prepared, and ties us to His centuries-old covenant promises. When we do what is right and good before Him, life truly goes well because we walk with the God who keeps every word He has spoken.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(18)And that thou mayest go in and possess.--This should be taken with what follows, "Possess," so as "to cast out all thine enemies from before thee" (Deuteronomy 6:19). There was no question now whether Israel should pass the Jordan; but how far the conquest of Canaan would be completed, or within what period of time, depended upon their faithfulness to His decrees. That it was delayed by their disobedience is clear fromJudges 2:20-23.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Do
וְעָשִׂ֛יתָ(wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

what is right
הַיָּשָׁ֥ר(hay·yā·šār)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477:Straight, right

and good
וְהַטּ֖וֹב(wə·haṭ·ṭō·wḇ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896:Pleasant, agreeable, good

in the sight
בְּעֵינֵ֣י(bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountain

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

so that
לְמַ֙עַן֙(lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616:Purpose -- intent

it may be well
יִ֣יטַב(yî·ṭaḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3190:To be good, well, glad, or pleasing

with you
לָ֔ךְ(lāḵ)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

and that you may enter
וּבָ֗אתָ(ū·ḇā·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

and possess
וְיָֽרַשְׁתָּ֙(wə·yā·raš·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3423:To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the good
הַטֹּבָ֔ה(haṭ·ṭō·ḇāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2896:Pleasant, agreeable, good

land
הָאָ֣רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land

which the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God swore
נִשְׁבַּ֥ע(niš·ba‘)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7650:To seven oneself, swear

to give your fathers,
לַאֲבֹתֶֽיךָ׃(la·’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1:Father

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OT Law: Deuteronomy 6:18 You shall do that which is right (Deut. De Du)