Deuteronomy 12:32
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New International Version (©2011)
See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.

New Living Translation (©2007)
"So be careful to obey all the commands I give you. You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them.

English Standard Version (©2001)
“Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
You must be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it."

International Standard Version (©2012)
Now as to everything I'm commanding you, you must be careful to observe it. Don't add to or subtract from it."

NET Bible (©2006)
You must be careful to do everything I am commanding you. Do not add to it or subtract from it!

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Be sure to do everything I command you. Never add anything to it or take anything away from it.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Whatsoever thing I command you, observe to do it: you shall not add thereto, nor take away from it.

American King James Version
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

American Standard Version
What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
What I command thee, that only do thou to the Lord: neither add any thing, nor diminish.

Darby Bible Translation
Everything that I command you, ye shall take heed to do it; thou shalt not add thereto, nor take from it.

English Revised Version
What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Webster's Bible Translation
Whatever thing I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add to it, nor diminish from it.

World English Bible
Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Young's Literal Translation
The whole thing which I am commanding you -- it ye observe to do; thou dost not add unto it, nor diminish from it.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

12:5-32 The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle, was now explained with reference to the promised land. As to moral service, then, as now, men might pray and worship every where, as they did in their synagogues. The place which God would choose, is said to be the place where he would put his name. It was to be his habitation, where, as King of Israel, he would be found by all who reverently sought him. Now, under the gospel, we have no temple or altar that sanctifies the gift but Christ only: and as to the places of worship, the prophets foretold that in every place the spiritual incense should be offered, Mal 1:11. Our Saviour declared, that those are accepted as true worshippers, who worship God in sincerity and truth, without regard either to this mountain or Jerusalem, Joh 4:21. And a devout Israelite might honour God, keep up communion with him, and obtain mercy from him, though he had no opportunity of bringing a sacrifice to his altar. Work for God should be done with holy joy and cheerfulness. Even children and servants must rejoice before God; the services of religion are to be a pleasure, and not a task or drudgery. It is the duty of people to be kind to their ministers, who teach them well, and set them good examples. As long as we live, we need their assistance, till we come to that world where ordinances will not be needed. Whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, we are commanded to do all to the glory of God. And we must do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to the Father through him. They must not even inquire into the modes and forms of idolatrous worship. What good would it do them to know those depths of Satan? And our inward satisfaction will be more and more, as we abound in love and good works, which spring from faith and the in-dwelling Spirit of Christ.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 32. - The admonition in this verse is best regarded as forming an intermediate link between this chapter and the following, "closing what goes before and introductory to what follows" (Keil).

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

What thing soever I command you, observe to do it,.... In the manner it is commanded and directed to; the laws of God, both as to matter and manner, were to be obeyed just as they were delivered: thou shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it; neither add any customs and rites of the Heathens to them, nor neglect anything enjoined on them, see Proverbs 30:6.

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Warning against Idolatry
…30Take heed to yourself that you be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before you; and that you inquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. 31You shall not do so to the LORD your God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hates, have they done to their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. 32What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Revelation 22:18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.
Revelation 22:19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.
Deuteronomy 4:2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.
Joshua 1:7 "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
Proverbs 30:6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Ezekiel 44:5 The LORD said to me, "Son of man, look carefully, listen closely and give attention to everything I tell you concerning all the regulations and instructions regarding the temple of the LORD. Give attention to the entrance to the temple and all the exits of the sanctuary.