Deuteronomy 20:3-5

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

³ Hear, O Israel, you join battle this day against your enemies, let not your heart be dismayed, be not afraid, do not give back, fear ye them not:

⁴ Because the Lord your God is in the midst of you, and will fight for you against your enemies, to deliver you from danger.

⁵ And the captains shall proclaim through every band in the hearing of the army: What man is there, that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.