Deuteronomy 31:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous. You will go with these people into the land that the Lord will give them, as he swore to their ancestors. You will help them take possession of the land.[a] 8 The Lord is the one who is going ahead of you. He will be with you. He won’t abandon you or leave you. So don’t be afraid or terrified.”
9 Moses wrote down these teachings and gave them to the Levitical priests who carried the ark of the Lord’s promise and to all the leaders of Israel.
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- 31:7 Or “And you will distribute the land to them.”
Deuteronomy 31:7-9
English Standard Version
7 Then (A)Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, (B)“Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land that the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall put them in possession of it. 8 It is the Lord (C)who goes before you. He will be with you; (D)he will not leave you or forsake you. (E)Do not fear or be dismayed.”
The Reading of the Law
9 Then Moses (F)wrote this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, (G)who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and to all the elders of Israel.
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