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Berean Standard Bible

““Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him.”

2 Chronicles 32:7

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The Assyrian king Sennacherib has invaded Judah and captured its fortified cities, and now threatens Jerusalem. Hezekiah has strengthened the city's defenses and gathers the military officers for an encouraging speech.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or dismayed because of the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude who is with him; for there is a greater one with us than with him.

King James Version (KJV)

Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him; for there is a greater with us than with him:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be strong and take heart; have no fear, and do not be troubled on account of the king of Assyria and all the great army with him: for there is a greater with us.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Esforzaos y confortaos; no temáis, ni hayáis miedo del rey de Asiria, ni de toda su multitud que con él viene; porque más son con nosotros que con él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«Sean fuertes y valientes. No teman al rey de Asiria ni a la multitud de guerreros que está con él, porque con nosotros está quien es mucho mayor que él.

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