Joshua 1:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 Only be strong and very courageous; [a](A)be careful to do according to all the Law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may [b]achieve success wherever you go. 8 (B)This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may [c]be careful to do according to all that is written in it; (C)for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will [d]achieve success. 9 Have I not commanded you? (D)Be strong and courageous! (E)Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
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- Joshua 1:7 Lit to observe
- Joshua 1:7 Or have insight
- Joshua 1:8 Lit observe
- Joshua 1:8 Or have insight
Joshua 1:7-9
Amplified Bible
7 Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do [everything] in accordance with the entire law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper and be successful wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be [a]successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
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- Joshua 1:8 God’s formula leading to Joshua’s success is clearly outlined in vv 5-9.
Joshua 1:7-9
New Living Translation
7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
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Joshua 1:7-9
New International Version
7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey(A) all the law(B) my servant Moses(C) gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,(D) that you may be successful wherever you go.(E) 8 Keep this Book of the Law(F) always on your lips;(G) meditate(H) on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.(I) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;(J) do not be discouraged,(K) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”(L)
Joshua 1:7-9
The Voice
7 Always be strong and courageous, and always live by all of the law I gave to my servant Moses, never turning from it—even ever so slightly—so that you may succeed wherever you go. 8 Let the words from the book of the law be always on your lips. Meditate on them day and night so that you may be careful to live by all that is written in it. If you do, as you make your way through this world, you will prosper and always find success.
9 This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go.
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