7. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.
8. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
9. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
10. Joshua then commanded the officers of Israel,
11. “Go through the camp and tell the people to get their provisions ready. In three days you will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land the lord your God is giving you.”