¹⁶ Let ^(A)the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, ^(B)singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, ^(C)with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

⁸ This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but ^(A)you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. ⁹ Have I not commanded you? ^(B)Be strong and courageous. ^(C)Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”