Deuteronomy 20:2-4

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

² And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people, ³ and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; do not fear, or tremble, or be in dread of them; ⁴ for the Lord your God is he that goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’