Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."

New American Standard Bible

Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what is good in His sight.”

King James Version

Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

Holman Bible

Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

A Conservative Version

Be of good courage, and let us act the man for our people, and for the cities of our God. And LORD do that which seems good to him.

American Standard Version

Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good.

Amplified

Be strong and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what is good in His sight.”

Bible in Basic English

Take heart, and let us be strong for our people and for the towns of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him.

Darby Translation

Be strong, and let us shew ourselves valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God; and Jehovah will do what is good in his sight.

Julia Smith Translation

Be strong, and we will strengthen ourselves for our people and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah will do the good in his eyes.

King James 2000

Be of good courage, and let us fight valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Be strong! Let us strengthen ourselves on behalf of our people and on behalf of the cities of our God. And may Yahweh do [what is] good in his eyes."

Modern King James verseion

Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves bravely for our people, and for the cities of our God. And let Jehovah do what is good in His sight.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Pluck up thine heart and let us play the men for our people's sake, and for the cities of our God, and the LORD to do what seemeth him best."

NET Bible

Be strong! Let's fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!"

New Heart English Bible

Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do that which seems good to him."

The Emphasized Bible

Be strong, and let us put forth our strength, for the sake of our people, and for the sake of the cities of our God, - and let, Yahweh, do, what is good in his own eyes.

Webster

Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

World English Bible

Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God. May Yahweh do that which seems good to him."

Youngs Literal Translation

be strong, and we strengthen ourselves, for our people, and for the cities of our God, and Jehovah doth that which is good in His eyes.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
עם 
`am 
Usage: 1867

and for the cities
עיר ער עיר 
`iyr 
Usage: 1094

of our God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

and let the Lord

Usage: 0

References

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Fausets

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Context Readings

Ammonites And Syrians Defeated

12 He told Abishai, "If the Arameans prove too strong for me, then you are to help me. If the Ammonites prove too strong for you, then I will help you. 13 Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best." 14 So Joab and the soldiers who were with him attacked the Arameans in battle formation, and the Arameans retreated in front of him.



Cross References

Deuteronomy 31:6-7

Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or tremble before them, because the LORD your God will be the one who keeps on walking with you he won't leave you or abandon you."

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.

Joshua 10:25

Joshua told the army, "Don't fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, because this is how the LORD will treat all of your enemies whom you fight."

Judges 10:15

The Israelis replied to the LORD, "We have sinned, so do to us anything that's right to do in your opinion, just please deliver us right now."

1 Samuel 3:18

So Samuel told him everything he did not conceal anything from him. Eli said, "He is the LORD. May he do what seems good to him."

1 Samuel 4:9

Philistines, be strong and be men, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews just as they have been slaves to you! Be men and fight!"

1 Samuel 14:6-12

Jonathan told his armor bearer, "Come, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised ones. Perhaps the LORD will work for us, since nothing prevents the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few."

1 Samuel 17:32

David told Saul, "Let no one's courage fail because of him; your servant will go fight this Philistine."

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."

2 Samuel 15:26

But if he should say something like "I'm not pleased with you,' well then, here I am let him do to me whatever seems right to him."

2 Samuel 16:10-11

But the king responded, "What do I have in common with you sons of Zeruiah? If he continues to curse and if the LORD has told him, "Curse David!' then who are you to be demanding to know "Why have you done this?'"

Ezra 10:4

So get up it's your responsibility! We're with you. Be strong, and get to work."

Nehemiah 4:14

Looking things over, I stood up and spoke to the officials, the military leaders, and the rest of the people: "Don't fear them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes."

Job 1:22

Job neither sinned nor charged God with wrongdoing in all of this.

Psalm 27:14

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

1 Corinthians 16:13

Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.

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