Deuteronomy 20:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 For it is the Lord, your God, who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and give you victory.”(A)
5 Then the officials shall speak to the army:(B) “Is there anyone who has built a new house and not yet dedicated it? Let him return home, lest he die in battle and another dedicate it. 6 Is there anyone who has planted a vineyard and not yet plucked its fruit? Let him return home, lest he die in battle and another pluck its fruit.
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