Deuteronomy 20:2-4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

² Before you engage in battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the troops ³ and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel! Today you are drawing near to do battle against your enemies. Do not lose heart or be afraid or panic or be in dread of them,^{(A) 4} for it is the Lord your God who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory.’^(B)