This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth;(A) you are to meditate on[a] it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.(B) Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous?(C) Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua Prepares the People

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people,

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  1. 1:8 Or to recite

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) 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)

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