2 Samuel 10:12

In 11 translations

BSB

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”

KJV

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.

WEB

Be courageous, and let’s be strong for our people and for the cities of our God; and may Yahweh do what seems good to him.”

ASV

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.

LSV

be strong and strengthen yourself for our people, and for the cities of our God, and YHWH does that which is good in His eyes.”

YLT

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.'

DBY

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.Elohim

DRC

Be of good courage, and let us fight for our people, and for the city of our God: and the Lord will do what is good in his sight.

GNV

Be strong and let vs be valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God, and let the Lord do that which is good in his eyes.

JPS

Be of good courage, and let us prove strong for our people, and for the cities of our God; and the LORD do that which seemeth Him good.'

LXXE

Be thou courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the sake of the cities of our God, and the Lord shall do that which is good in his eyes.

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WLC

חֲזַ֤ק וְנִתְחַזַּק֙ בְּעַד־עַמֵּ֔נוּ וּבְעַ֖ד עָרֵ֣י אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ וַֽיהוָ֔ה יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה הַטּ֖וֹב בְּעֵינָֽיו׃

LXX-Br

Ἀνδρίζου καὶ κραταιωθῶμεν ὑπὲρ τοῦ λαοῦ ἡμῶν καὶ περὶ τῶν πόλεων τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν, καὶ Κύριος ποιήσει τὸ ἀγαθὸν ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς αὐτοῦ.

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• Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
• Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
• 1 Samuel 3:18So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”
• Nehemiah 4:14After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your…
• Judges 10:15“We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!”
• 1 Samuel 4:9Take courage and be men, O Philistines! Otherwise, you will serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!”
• 1 Chronicles 19:13Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”
• Joshua 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
• 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many…
• Joshua 1:6–7Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My…
• Job 1:21saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
• 1 Samuel 17:32And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”
• 1 Samuel 14:12So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.”
• 2 Samuel 16:10–11But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants,…
• Numbers 13:20Is the soil fertile or unproductive? Are there trees in it or not? Be courageous, and bring back some of the fruit of the land.” (It was the season for the first ripe grapes.)

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