Deuteronomy
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”
Deuteronomy 30:19
Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV) speaks to decisions, obedience, and God's will — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalms 86:11“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
Psalms 143:10
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 30:19 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 30:19 reads: "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:" The verse speaks to decisions, obedience, and God's will. To read it well, take it in the flow of Deuteronomy 30 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Deuteronomy 30:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:" is Deuteronomy 30:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 30:19?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 30:19 include Proverbs 3:6, Psalms 32:8, and Proverbs 15:22. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 30:19 deepens the theme of decisions.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 30:19?
Read Deuteronomy 30:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.