Jos 23:13 | NET2full | STEP | know for certain that the Lord your God will no longer drive out these nations from before you. They will trap and ensnare you; they will be a whip that tears your sides and thorns that blind your eyes until you disappear from this good land the Lord your God gave you.

‏ Joshua 23:13

13 know for certain that the Lord your God will no longer drive out these nations from before you. They will trap and ensnare you; ^{▼▼tn Heb “be a trap and a snare to you.”} they will be a whip that tears ^{▼▼tn Heb “in.”} your sides and thorns that blind ^{▼▼tn Heb “thorns in your eyes.”} your eyes until you disappear ^{▼▼tn Or “perish.”} from this good land the Lord your God gave you.