²² If you listen carefully to what he says and do^(A) all that I say, I will be an enemy^(B) to your enemies and will oppose those who oppose you.

Going to War

20 When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours,^(A) do not be afraid^(B) of them,^(C) because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with^(D) you. ² When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. ³ He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted^(E) or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. ⁴ For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you^(F) to fight^(G) for you against your enemies to give you victory.^(H)”

¹⁴ For the Lord your God moves^(A) about in your camp to protect you and to deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy,^(B) so that he will not see among you anything indecent and turn away from you.