Deuteronomy
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV) speaks to God's presence promise, fear, and courage — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 31:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 31:6 reads: "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." The verse speaks to God's presence promise, fear, and courage. To read it well, take it in the flow of Deuteronomy 31 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Deuteronomy 31:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." is Deuteronomy 31:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 31:6?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 31:6 include Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:8, and 1 Chronicles 28:20. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 31:6 deepens the theme of God's presence promise.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 31:6?
Read Deuteronomy 31:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.