^5 (A) Don't bow down and worship idols. I am the Lord your God, and I demand all your love. If you reject me, I will punish your families for three or four generations.

⁶ But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

^18 (A) that you love to show mercy and kindness. And you said that you are very patient, but that you will punish everyone guilty of doing wrong—not only them but their children and grandchildren as well.

^9 (A) Don't bow down and worship idols. I am the Lord your God, and I demand all your love. If you reject me and worship idols, I will punish your families for three or four generations.

¹⁰ But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

^9 (A) You know that the Lord your God is the only true God. So love him and obey his commands, and he will faithfully keep his agreement with you and your descendants for a thousand generations.

¹⁰ But if you turn against the Lord, he will quickly destroy you.