KJV : Take heed <08104> (8734) to thyself that thou be not snared <05367> (8735) by following <0310> them, after <0310> that they be destroyed <08045> (8736) from before <06440> thee; and that thou enquire <01875> (8799) not after their gods <0430>, saying <0559> (8800), How did these nations <01471> serve <05647> (8799) their gods <0430>? even so will I do <06213> (8799) likewise <01571>. {by...: Heb. after them}NASB : NASB# : beware<8104> that you are not ensnared<5367> to follow<310> them, after<310> they are destroyed<8045> before<4480><6440> you, and that you do not inquire<1875> after their gods<430>, saying<559>, 'How<351> do these<428> nations<1471> serve<5647> their gods<430>, that I also<1571> may do<6213> likewise<3651>?'