⁸ Keep this Book of the Law^(A) always on your lips;^(B) meditate^(C) on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.^{(D) 9} Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;^(E) do not be discouraged,^(F) for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”^(G)

¹⁸ So the Lord said to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit of leadership,^[a](A) and lay your hand on him.^(B)