Joshua 3:7-9

Young's Literal Translation

⁷ And Jehovah saith unto Joshua, `This day I begin to make thee great in the eyes of all Israel, so that they know that as I was with Moses I am with thee;

⁸ and thou, thou dost command the priests bearing the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye come unto the extremity of the waters of the Jordan -- in the Jordan ye stand.'

⁹ And Joshua saith unto the sons of Israel, `Come nigh hither, and hear the words of Jehovah your God;