18 Once he is king and sits on his royal throne, he must make a copy for himself of these instructions, writing them on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. 19 He is to keep it with him, and he is to read from it each day throughout his life, so he may learn to respect the Lord his God by being careful to follow every word of these instructions and regulations. 20 Then he won’t think more of himself than his fellow Israelites, and he won’t deviate from the commandments, so that he and his sons may have long reigns over the kingdom of Israel.