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Berean Standard Bible

“Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””

Joshua 1:9

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Joshua 1 opens right after the death of Moses, as Joshua takes over leadership of Israel on the edge of the promised land. He faces the Jordan River, fortified cities and the enormous shadow of his predecessor.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

King James Version (KJV)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Have I not given you your orders? Take heart and be strong; have no fear and do not be troubled; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mira que te mando que te esfuerces y seas valiente: no temas ni desmayes, porque Jehová tu Dios será contigo en donde quiera que fueres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sí, esfuérzate y sé valiente, no temas ni desmayes, porque el Señor tu Dios estará contigo dondequiera que vayas».

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