Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 5 of Deuteronomy. Moses gathers the people to repeat the commandments received at Horeb. The Sinai account is presented as an experience that directly commits the present generation, not merely its ancestors. The Decalogue regulates the relationship with God through exclusive worship and the Sabbath, and then establishes fundamental principles for family and social relationships.
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Sechs Tage sollst du arbeiten und alle deine Werke tun.
Seis días trabajarás y harás toda tu obra:
Seis días trabajarás y harás todo tu trabajo,
Tu travailleras six jours, et tu feras tout ton ouvrage.
Lavora sei giorni, e fai ogni opera tua.
Seis dias trabalharás, e farás todo o teu trabalho.
六日要勞碌做你一切的工,
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