Deuteronomy 20:3

1 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you.

2 When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army,

saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them.

4 For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”

5 Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them.
KJV
And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
WEB
and shall tell them, “Hear, Israel, you draw near today to battle against your enemies. Don’t let your heart faint! Don’t be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
ASV
and shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye draw nigh this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; fear not, nor tremble, neither be ye affrighted at them;
DARBY
and shall say unto them, Hear, Israel, ye are approaching this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be afraid of them;
BLB
and he shall say to them, “Hear, O Israel, you⁺ are drawing near today to battle against your⁺ enemies. Do not let your⁺ hearts be faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble, and do not be terrified at their presence.
ÅB
Og han skal si til dem: Hør, Israel! Dere er idag i ferd med å gå i strid mot deres fiender. La ikke motet falle; frykt ikke, forferdes ikke og reddes ikke for dem!
OTB
Han skal si: “Hør, Israel, i dag går dere i kamp mot deres fiender. Vær ikke motløse eller redde; bli ikke grepet av panikk eller skrekk for dem.
B1930
Og han skal si til dem: Hør, Israel! I er idag i ferd med å gå i strid mot eders fiender. La ikke motet falle; frykt ikke, forferdes ikke og reddes ikke for dem!

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