ראשוןRishon
Moses calls upon the heavens and earth to witness his words. He describes G-d as righteous and Israel as having become corrupt despite receiving His goodness.
שניSheni
Moses recalls G-d’s care for Israel, from the earliest generations through their journey in the wilderness. G-d protected and guided the Israelites as they traveled through the desert.
שלישיShlishi
Moses describes how G-d brought Israel into a fertile Land and provided them with abundant food and resources. Israel then became prosperous, abandoned G-d, and turned to idols.
רביעיRevi'i
Because Israel abandoned G-d, He hides His presence and brings suffering upon them through enemies, famine, disease, and other troubles. G-d refrains from completely destroying Israel because the nations might wrongly claim credit for their destruction.
חמישיChamishi
The song describes Israel’s suffering as a consequence of their actions and their abandonment of G-d. G-d will eventually restore His people and demonstrate that He alone has the power to bring death, life, healing, and punishment.
שישיShishi
G-d turns His judgment against the nations that oppressed Israel and avenges His servants. The song concludes with the nations rejoicing alongside Israel after G-d brings judgment upon Israel’s enemies.
שביעיShvi'i
Moses and Joshua teach the Israelites the words of the song, and Moses tells them to take its words seriously. G-d then commands Moses to ascend Mount Nebo and view the Land before his death.