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Joshua 1:8-10
Contemporary English Version
Joshua 1:8-10
Contemporary English Version
6-8 (A) Long ago I promised the ancestors of Israel that I would give this land to their descendants. So be strong and brave! Be careful to do everything my servant Moses taught you. Never stop reading The Book of the Law[a] he gave you. Day and night you must think about what it says. If you obey it completely, you and Israel will be able to take this land.
9 I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.
The Eastern Tribes Promise To Help
10 Joshua ordered the tribal leaders
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- 1.6-8 the Law: Or “Teachings.”
Joshua 1:8-10
New International Version
Joshua 1:8-10
New International Version
8 Keep this Book of the Law(A) always on your lips;(B) meditate(C) on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.(D) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;(E) do not be discouraged,(F) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”(G)
10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:(H)
Joshua 1:8-10
King James Version
Joshua 1:8-10
King James Version
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,
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