Parallel Verses
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, Yahweh, do what is good in his own eyes.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
Holman Bible
Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God.
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."
A Conservative Version
Be of good courage, and let us play 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 ou people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good.
Amplified
Be courageous, and let us show ourselves courageous for the benefit of our people and 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 do what is good in his sight.
Julia Smith Translation
Be strong, and we will be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah shall do the good in his eyes.
King James 2000
Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seems to him good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be strong, and let us strengthen ourselves for the sake of the people and for the sake of the cities of our God. May Yahweh do [what is] good in his eyes.
Modern King James verseion
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people and for the cities of our God. And may Jehovah do that which seems good to Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Quite thee like a man, and let us fight lustily for our people and for the cities of our God. And the LORD do what seemeth best in his eyes."
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; and the LORD do that which seems good to him."
Webster
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
World English Bible
Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and Yahweh do that which seems good to him."
Youngs Literal Translation
be strong and strengthen thyself for our people, and for the cities of our God, and Jehovah doth that which is good in His eyes.'
Themes
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats the ammonites
Love » For Christ » For native land
Patriotism » Instances of » Joab
Syria » David » Sent joab against the armies of, hired by the ammonites
Zobah » Its inhabitants mercenaries of the ammonites against david
Topics
Interlinear
Chazaq
Chazaq
'elohiym
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 10:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel Fights Ammon And Aram
11 And he said - If the Syrians be too strong for me, then shalt thou become my deliverance, - but, if, the sons of Ammon, be too strong for thee, then will I come with deliverance to thee. 12 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, Yahweh, do what is good in his own eyes. 13 And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, to fight against the Syrians, - and they fled before him.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be firm and bold, do not fear nor tremble because of them, - for Yahweh thy God, it is who is going with thee, he will not fail thee nor forsake thee.
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him all the words, and hid nothing from him. And he said, Yahweh, he is; what is good in his own eyes, let him do.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the watch, stand firm in the faith, be men - be strong;
Judges 10:15
And the sons of Israel said unto Yahweh - We have sinned, do, thou, with us, according to all that is fitting in thine eyes, - only rescue us, we beseech thee this day.
1 Samuel 4:9
Take courage, and quit yourselves like men, ye Philistines, lest ye come into bondage to the Hebrews, as they have been in bondage unto you, - therefore must ye quit yourselves like men, and fight.
Nehemiah 4:14
Then I looked and rose up, and said - unto the nobles and unto the deputies and unto the rest of the people, Do not ye fear because of them, - the great and fearful Lord, remember ye, so shall ye fight for your brethren, your sons and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
Numbers 13:20
And what the land is, Whether, fat, or, lean, Whether there is timber therein or is not, Then shall ye pluck up courage and take of the fruit of the land. Now the days, were the days of the first-fruits of grapes.
Joshua 1:6-7
Be firm and bold, - for, thou, shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers, - to give unto them.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded thee, Be firm and bold, do not start nor be dismayed, - for, with thee, is Yahweh thy God, whithersoever thou goest?
Joshua 1:18
Any man who shall rebel against thy bidding, and not hearken unto thy words in all that thou shalt command him, shall be put to death, - only be firm and bold.
1 Samuel 14:6
So Jonathan said unto the young man bearing his armour - Come! and let us cross over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised, peradventure, Yahweh may work by us, - for there is no restraint with Yahweh, to save by many, or by few.
1 Samuel 14:12
And the men of the garrison responded to Jonathan and his armour-bearer, and said - Come up unto us, and we will let you know a thing. Then said Jonathan unto his armour-bearer - Come up after me, for Yahweh hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.
1 Samuel 17:32
And David said unto Saul, Let not the heart of my lord fail, because of him, - thy servant, will go, and fight with this Philistine.
2 Samuel 16:10-11
But the king said, What have I in common with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? thus, he curseth, because, Yahweh, hath said unto him - Curse David. Who then can say, Why hast thou done thus?
1 Chronicles 19:13
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.
2 Chronicles 32:7
Be strong and bold, do not fear neither be dismayed, because of the king of Assyria, nor because of all the multitude that is with him, - for, with us, is One greater than with him:
Job 1:21
and said - Naked came I forth from the womb of my mother, and naked must I return thither, Yahweh, gave, and, Yahweh, hath taken away, - The name of Yahweh be blessed!
Hebrews 13:6
So that, taking courage, we may be saying - The Lord, hasteth to my cry, - I will not be put in fear: what shall, man, do unto me?