Deuteronomy 20:7-9

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁷ What man is there, that hath espoused a wife, and not taken her? let him go, and return to his house, lest he die in the war, and another man take her.

⁸ After these things are declared they shall add the rest, and shall speak to the people: What man is there that is fearful, and faint hearted? let him go, and return to his house, lest he make the hearts of his brethren to fear, as he himself is possessed with fear.

⁹ And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.