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Berean Standard Bible

“Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.””

1 Chronicles 19:13

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David's forces face a combined Ammonite and Aramean army, with enemies in front and behind. Joab divides the army into two to face both threats.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May Yahweh do that which seems good to him.”

King James Version (KJV)

Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Take heart, and let us be strong for our people and for the towns of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Esfuérzate, y esforcémonos por nuestro pueblo, y por las ciudades de nuestro Dios; y haga Jehová lo que bien le pareciere.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Ten ánimo! ¡Vamos a pelear con valor para defender a nuestro pueblo y a las ciudades de nuestro Dios! ¡Que el Señor haga lo que considere mejor!».

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