Deuteronomy 4:6

“Keep therefore and do them, etc.]. Observe them, take notice of what is expressed by them, and perform them, both as to matter and manner, as they require: for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations; that is, their wisdom and understanding would appear to other nations by their observance of the commands of God: which hear all these statutes; which they had a report, got knowledge of by some of the philosophers who travelled into those parts, and by the translation of the Bible into the Greek language: and say, surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people; that had such a body of laws, in which they were instructed, and according to which they…”

“In the sight of the nations - For though the generality of Heathens in the latter ages, did through inveterate prejudices condemn the laws of the Hebrews, yet it is certain, the wisest Heathens did highly approve of them, so that they made use of divers of them, and translated them into their own laws and constitutions; and Moses, the giver of these laws, hath been mentioned with great honour for his wisdom and learning by many of them. And particularly the old Heathen oracle expressly said, that the Chaldeans or Hebrews, who worshipped the uncreated God, were the only wise men. Deuteronomy 4:7”

“4:6 Obey . . . wisdom and intelligence: Wisdom is linked to obedience—obeying the Lord is the essence of wisdom (see 10:12-13; Prov 1:7; 9:10; 15:33). If God’s people were wise and prudent enough to keep the Lord’s perfect covenant, all the world would marvel.”

“this is your: Job 28:28; Psa 19:7, Psa 111:10, Psa 119:98-100; Pro 1:7, Pro 14:8; Jer 8:9; Ti2 3:15; Jam 3:13 Surely: Kg1 4:34, Kg1 10:6-9; Psa 119:99; Dan 1:20, Dan 4:9, Dan 5:11-16; Zac 8:20-23; Mal 3:12 Deuteronomy 4:7”