^{16 Ref} (For you have in mind how we were living in the land of Egypt; and how we came through all the nations which were on your way;

^{17 Ref} And you have seen their disgusting doings, and the images of wood and stone and silver and gold which were among them:)

^{18 Ref} So that there may not be among you any man or woman or family or tribe whose heart is turned away from the Lord our God today, to go after other gods and give them worship; or any root among you whose fruit is poison and bitter sorrow;