‘If the Arameans are too strong for me,’ Joab said, ‘then you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll come to help you.
2 Samuel 10:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.’ , Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be of good courage; let us play the man for our people and the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what seems good to Him. American Standard Version (1901) Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good. Common English Bible Be brave! We must be courageous for the sake of our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his eyes.” Catholic Public Domain Version Be valiant men. And let us fight on behalf of our people and the city of our God. Then the Lord will do what is good in his own sight." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be of good courage, and let us fight for our people, and for the city of our God: and the Lord will do what is good in his sight. |
‘If the Arameans are too strong for me,’ Joab said, ‘then you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll come to help you.
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Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.’
‘Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him.
After I made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, ‘Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, your wives and homes.’
They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw it into confusion.
‘Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish.’
saying: Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will leave this life. , The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Is the land fertile or unproductive? Are there trees in it or not? Be courageous. Bring back some fruit from the land.’ It was the season for the first ripe grapes.
Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For the Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you.’
Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, ‘Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land the Lord swore to give to their ancestors. You will enable them to take possession of it.
who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? ,
Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words in all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous! ’
Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’
But the Israelites said, ‘We have sinned. Deal with us as you see fit; only rescue us today! ’
The men of the garrison called to Jonathan and his armour-bearer. ‘Come on up, and we’ll teach you a lesson! ’ they said. ‘Follow me,’ Jonathan told his armour-bearer, ‘for the Lord has handed them over to Israel.’
Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, ‘Come on, let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will help us. Nothing can keep the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.’
David said to Saul, ‘Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine! ’
So Samuel told him everything and did not hide anything from him. Eli responded, ‘He is the Lord. Let him do what he thinks is good.’
Show some courage and be men, Philistines! Otherwise, you’ll serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight! ’