Deuteronomy
“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
Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV) speaks to God's presence promise, fear, and courage — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“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“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“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“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“Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;”
Isaiah 43:5
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 31:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 31:8 reads: "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." 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 31:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Deuteronomy 31:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 31:8?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 31:8 include Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:9, and Jeremiah 1:8. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 31:8 deepens the theme of God's presence promise.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 31:8?
Read Deuteronomy 31:8 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.