And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.
Psalm 27:3 - English Standard Version 2016 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident. American Standard Version (1901) Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident. Common English Bible If an army camps against me, my heart won’t be afraid. If war comes up against me, I will continue to trust in this: Catholic Public Domain Version Do not draw me away together with sinners; and let me not perish with those who work iniquity, who speak peacefully to their neighbor, yet evils are in their hearts. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Draw me not away together with the wicked; and with the workers of iniquity destroy me not: Who speak peace with their neighbour, but evils are in their hearts. |
And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.
Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope?
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.
Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked.
and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
And there was war again. And David went out and fought with the Philistines and struck them with a great blow, so that they fled before him.