23:13 “Pay attention to do 1 everything I have told you, and do not even mention 2 the names of other gods – do not let them be heard on your lips. 3
1 tn The phrase “to do” is added; in Hebrew word order the line says, “In all that I have said to you you will watch yourselves.” The verb for paying attention is a Niphal imperfect with an imperatival force.
2 tn Or “honor,” Hiphil of זָכַר (zakhar). See also Exod 20:25; Josh 23:7; Isa 26:13.
3 tn Heb “mouth.”
sn See also Ps 16:4, where David affirms his loyalty to God with this expression.