“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Therefore you shall keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you, for ever -- obedience to statutes and commandments secures well-being for the current and future generations. The land is the reward for covenant keeping. 'For ever' (le'olam, eternally/perpetually) suggests permanent possession contingent on perpetual obedience. The promise is conditional but, if met, perpetual.
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