Catholic Public Domain Version
"Then, as the battle now draws near, the priest shall stand before the front ranks, and he shall speak to the people in this manner: "
— Deuteronomy 20:2, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,”
“And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, ”
“It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,”
“As you move forward for battle, the priest will approach and say to the soldiers,”
“And when the battle is now at hand, the priest shall stand before the army, and shall speak to the people in this manner:”
“And when you are on the point of attacking, let the priest come forward and say to the people,”
“And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,”
“If you go out to battle against your enemies, and you see horsemen and chariots, and that the multitude of your adversary’s army is greater than your own, you shall not fear them. For the Lord your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, is with you.
Then, as the battle now draws near, the priest shall stand before the front ranks, and he shall speak to the people in this manner:
‘Listen, O Israel! Today you engage in a battle against your enemies. Do not let your heart be overwhelmed with fear. Do not be apprehensive. Do not yield. You should have no dread of them.
For the Lord your God is in your midst, and he will contend against your enemies on your behalf, so that he may rescue you from peril.’
Likewise, the officers shall proclaim, throughout every company, in the hearing of the soldiers: ‘What man is there who has built a new house, and has not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, lest perhaps he may die in the battle, and another man may dedicate it.