Discouragement Overcome

⁹ But we prayed to our God, and because of them we ^(A)set up a guard against them day and night.

¹⁴ When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: “^(A)Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and ^(B)fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”