Let not this book of the Law depart out of thy mouth, but meditate therein day and [a]night, that thou mayest observe and do according to all that is written therein: for then shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and then shalt thou [b]have good success.

Have not I commanded thee, saying, Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be discouraged? for I the Lord thy God will be with thee whithersoever thou goest.

10 ¶ Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 1:8 Showing that it was not possible to govern well, without continual study of God’s word.
  2. Joshua 1:8 Or, govern wisely.

(A)This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may [a]be careful to do according to all that is written in it; (B)for then you will make your way successful, and then you will [b]be prosperous. Have I not commanded you? (C)Be strong and courageous! (D)Do not be in dread or be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua’s Command to the Officers

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 1:8 Lit observe
  2. Joshua 1:8 Or act wisely