Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
This set of instructions is not to cease being a part of your conversations. Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to carry out everything that's written in it, for then you'll prosper and succeed.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Holman Bible
This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth;
A Conservative Version
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shall meditate on it day and night, that thou may observe to do according to all that is written in it, for then thou shall make thy way prosperous, and then thou sha
American Standard Version
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Amplified
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
Bible in Basic English
Let this book of the law be ever on your lips and in your thoughts day and night, so that you may keep with care everything in it; then a blessing will be on all your way, and you will do well.
Darby Translation
This book of the law shall not depart from thy mouth; and thou shalt meditate upon it day and night, that thou mayest take heed to do according to all that is written therein; for then shalt thou have good success in thy ways, and then shalt thou prosper.
Julia Smith Translation
And the book of this law shall not depart from thy mouth; and meditate thou in it day and night, so that thou shalt watch to do according to all written in it: for then thou shalt prosper thy ways, and then thou shalt be wise.
King James 2000
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The scroll of this law will not depart from your mouth; you will meditate on it day and night so that {you may observe diligently all that is written} in it. For then you will succeed [in] your ways and prosper.
Modern King James verseion
This book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it by day and by night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall act wisely.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let not the book of this law depart out of thy mouth: but record therein day and night that thou mayest be circumspect to do according to all that is written therein. For then shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have understanding.
NET Bible
This law scroll must not leave your lips! You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful.
New Heart English Bible
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
The Emphasized Bible
This scroll of the law must not cease out of thy mouth, but thou must talk to thyself therein, day and night, that thou mayest take heed to do according to all that is written therein, - for, then, shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and, then, shalt thou have good success.
Webster
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate in it day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
World English Bible
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
Youngs Literal Translation
the book of this law doth not depart out of thy mouth, and thou hast meditated in it by day and by night, so that thou dost observe to do according to all that is written in it, for then thou dost cause thy way to prosper, and then thou dost act wisely.
Themes
Call » To special religious duty » Joshua
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Courage » Encouraged upon joshua
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Promises to
Law » Bondage of » Book of the
the Law of moses » Called » Book of the law
Obedience » To God, the duty of » The price of success
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Topics
Interlinear
Cepher
Peh
Hagah
Shamar
Kathab
Tsalach
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Joshua 1:8
Images Joshua 1:8
Prayers for Joshua 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joshua Addresses The Israelites
7 Only be strong and very courageous to ensure that you obey all the instructions that my servant Moses gave you turn neither to the right nor to the left from it so that you may succeed wherever you go. 8 This set of instructions is not to cease being a part of your conversations. Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to carry out everything that's written in it, for then you'll prosper and succeed. 9 I've commanded you, haven't I? Be strong and courageous. Don't be fearful or discouraged, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Cross References
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
Psalm 119:15
I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways.
Deuteronomy 5:29
If only they would commit to fear me and keep all my commands, then it will go well with them and their children forever.
Deuteronomy 5:32-3
You must be careful to do what the LORD your God commanded you, turning neither to the left nor to the right.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Let these words that I'm commanding you today be always on your heart.
Deuteronomy 11:18-19
Take these commands to heart and keep them in mind, tying them as reminders on your arm and as bands on your forehead.
Deuteronomy 17:18-19
When he occupies his royal throne, he must make a copy of this Law for himself from a scroll used by the Levitical priests.
Deuteronomy 29:9
Therefore, keep the terms of this covenant, carrying them out so that you'll be wise in everything you do."
Deuteronomy 30:14
No, the word is very near you it's within your mouth and heart for you to attain."
Deuteronomy 31:11
when all of Israel comes to appear in the presence of the LORD your God at the place that he'll choose, read this Law aloud to them.
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous to ensure that you obey all the instructions that my servant Moses gave you turn neither to the right nor to the left from it so that you may succeed wherever you go.
Psalm 1:1-3
How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers.
Psalm 37:30-31
The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.
Psalm 40:10
I have not ignored your righteousness in my heart; instead, I have proclaimed your faithfulness and deliverance. I have not concealed your gracious love and truthfulness from the great congregation.
Psalm 119:11
I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won't sin against you.
Psalm 119:42-43
Then I can answer the one who insults me, for I place my trust in your word.
Psalm 119:97
How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.
Psalm 119:99
I am more insightful than my teachers, because your decrees are my meditations.
Proverbs 2:1-5
My son, if you accept my words, and treasure my instructions
Proverbs 3:1
My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.
Isaiah 59:21
"As for me, this is my covenant with them," says the LORD. "And my Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, won't depart from your mouth, or from the mouths of your children, or from the mouths of your children's children, from now on and forever."
Matthew 7:21
"Not everyone who keeps saying to me, "Lord, Lord,' will get into the kingdom from heaven, but only the person who keeps doing the will of my Father in heaven.
Matthew 7:24
"Therefore, everyone who listens to these messages of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.
Matthew 12:35
A good person brings good things out of a good treasure house, and an evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure house.
Matthew 28:20
teaching them to obey everything that I've commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age."
Luke 11:28
But he said, "Instead, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"
John 13:17
If you understand these things, how blessed you are if you put them into practice!
John 14:21
The person who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I, too, will love him and reveal myself to him."
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of the Messiah inhabit you richly with wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and singing to God with thankfulness in your hearts.
1 Timothy 4:14-16
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
James 1:22-25
Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves.
Revelation 22:14
"How blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city!