Joshua 1:6-9
NRSV
Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go. This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Common English
Be strong and courageous. I made a promise to your ancestors, and have called you to see it through to the end. Be strong and very courageous, being careful that your actions line up with the scriptures you know. You will only be successful if you do not waver back and forth, but only maintain a straight path.
Speak holy scriptures out loud regularly, reading and meditating on them first thing in the morning, throughout the day, and before you go to bed. Check that your actions are in alignment with the scriptures you know. If you do this, you will be on the way to a prosperous and successful life. So I urge you, be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid of anything because God is with you everywhere and at all times.
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