² The priest must ·come [approach] and speak to the army before you ·go into [engage in] battle. ³ He will say, “Listen, Israel! Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Don’t lose ·your courage [^Lheart] or be afraid. Don’t panic or be ·frightened [in dread], ⁴ because the Lord your God goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies and to ·save you [give you the victory].”