1. WHEN YOU go forth to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you.
2. And when you come near to the battle, the priest shall approach and speak to the men,
3. And shall say to them, Hear, O Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies. Let not your [minds and] hearts faint; fear not, and do not tremble or be terrified [and in dread] because of them.
4. For the Lord your God is He Who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to save you. [I Sam. 17:45.]
5. And the officers shall speak to the people, saying, What man is there who has built a new house and has not dedicated it? Let him return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man dedicate it.
6. And what man has planted a vineyard and has not used the fruit of it? Let him also return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man use the fruit of it.
7. And what man has betrothed a wife and has not taken her? Let him return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man take her.