He said: ‘Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
Psalm 27:3 - New International Version (Anglicised) Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then 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. |
He said: ‘Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
Should not your piety be your confidence and your blameless ways your hope?
They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved – and that by God.
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. ‘Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.’
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
Once more war broke out, and David went out and fought the Philistines. He struck them with such force that they fled before him.