So he answered,"Do not fear,for those whoare with us are morethanthose whoare with them."
Now as Jacobwenton his way,the angelsof Godmethim.
Now when the attendantof the manof Godhad risenearlyand goneout, behold,an armywith horsesand chariotswas circlingthe city.And his servantsaidto him, "Alas,my master!Whatshall we do?"
"For the eyesof the LORDmoveto and frothroughoutthe earththat He may stronglysupportthose whose heartis completelyHis. You have actedfoolishlyin this.Indeed,from nowon you will surely havewars."
In the LORDI takerefuge;Howcan you sayto my soul,"Flee[as] a birdto your mountain;
Thougha hostencampagainstme, My heartwill not fear;Thoughwarariseagainstme, In [spite of] thisI shall be confident.
I will not be afraidof tenthousandsof peopleWhohave setthemselves againstme roundabout.
The LORDof hostsis with us; The Godof Jacobis our stronghold.Selah.
He will redeemmy soulin peacefrom the battle[which is] against me, For they are many[who strive] with me.
But Mosessaidto the people,"Do not fear!Standby and seethe salvationof the LORDwhichHe will accomplishfor you today;for the Egyptianswhomyou have seentoday,you will neverseethem againforever.
"Devisea plan,but it will be thwarted;Statea proposal,but it will not stand,For Godis with us."
"But I will deliveryou on that day,"declaresthe LORD,"and you will not be giveninto the handof the menwhomyou dread.
"Ordo you thinkthat I cannotappealto My Father,and He will at onceput at My disposalmorethan twelvelegionsof angels?
And he saidto them, "Do not be amazed;you are lookingfor Jesusthe Nazarene,who has been crucified.He has risen;He is not here;behold,[here is] the placewherethey laidHim.
Whatthenshall we sayto these things?IfGod[is] for us, who[is] againstus?
in no wayalarmedby [your] opponents--whichis a signof destructionfor them, but of salvationfor you, and that [too], from God.
Then the LORDsaidto Joshua,"Do not be afraidbecauseof them, for tomorrowat thistimeI will deliverallof them slainbeforeIsrael;you shall hamstringtheir horsesand burntheir chariotswith fire."
You are from God,little children,and have overcomethem; becausegreateris He who is in you thanhe who is in the world.
