Deuteronomy 20:3-5

New International Version

³ He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted^(A) or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. ⁴ For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you^(B) to fight^(C) for you against your enemies to give you victory.^(D)”

⁵ The officers shall say to the army: “Has anyone built a new house and not yet begun to live in^(E) it? Let him go home, or he may die in battle and someone else may begin to live in it.