nkjv Deuteronomy:20:1-8 SEEK
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When you go out to battle against your enemies ,
and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you ,
do not be afraid of them ;
for the LORD your God is with you ,
who brought you up from the land of Egypt .
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So it shall be ,
when you are on the verge of battle ,
that the priest shall approach and speak to the people .
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And he shall say to them , "
Hear ,
O Israel :
Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies .
Do not let your heart faint ,
do not be afraid ,
and do not tremble or be terrified because of them ;
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for the LORD your God is He who goes with you ,
to fight for you against your enemies ,
to save you .'
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Then the officers shall speak to the people ,
saying : "
What man is there who has built a new house and has not dedicated it ?
Let him go and return to his house ,
lest he die in the battle and another man dedicate it .
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Also what man is there who has planted a vineyard and has not eaten of it ?
Let him go and return to his house ,
lest he die in the battle and another man eat of it .
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And what man is there who is betrothed to a woman and has not married her ?
Let him go and return to his house ,
lest he die in the battle and another man marry her .'
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The officers shall speak further to the people ,
and say , "
What man is there who is fearful and fainthearted ?
Let him go and return to his house ,
lest the heart of his brethren faint like his heart .'