After the death of the LORD's servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Moses' helper, Joshua son of Nun.

The LORD had given his commands to his servant Moses, Moses had given them to Joshua, and Joshua obeyed them. He did everything that the LORD had commanded Moses.

As the LORD had commanded, Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor.

Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the presence of all the people of Israel, "Be determined and confident; you are the one who will lead these people to occupy the land that the LORD promised to their ancestors.

"People of Israel, be sure that you do everything that the LORD your God has commanded you. Do not disobey any of his laws.

"Do everything that I have commanded you; do not add anything to it or take anything from it.

But you must never disobey them in any way, or worship and serve other gods.

Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.

I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice,

Obey faithfully all the terms of this covenant, so that you will be successful in everything you do.

and do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his laws and commands, as written in the Law of Moses, so that wherever you go you may prosper in everything you do.

If you obey all the laws which the LORD gave to Moses for Israel, you will be successful. Be determined and confident, and don't let anything make you afraid.

Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.