Translations
Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.
guard yourself lest you be ensnared after them once they are destroyed before you, and lest you inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I too will do the same.'
be careful not to be ensnared into following them after they have been destroyed before you. Do not ask about their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I want to do the same.'
be careful not to be ensnared by their ways after they have been destroyed before you. Do not inquire about their gods, asking, “How do these nations serve their gods? I will do likewise.”

