Joshua 24:22

Ye are witnesses against yourselves; this solemn profession will be a swift witness against you, if hereafter you apostatize from God.

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Against yourselves — This solemn profession will be a swift witness against you, if hereafter you apostatize from God.

²² And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses.

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Joshua 24:22