
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." This phrase is a well-known biblical verse from Joshua 1:9 in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. It is part of God's commission to Joshua, instructing him to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. The phrase serves as a divine encouragement and assurance of God's presence and support. In Hebrew, the verse is translated as חֲזַק וְאֶמָץ אַל תֵּירָא וְאַל תֵּחָת כִּי עִמְּךָ ה' אֱלֹהֶיךָ בְּכָל אֲשֶׁר תֵּלֵךְ. This verse has been widely quoted and interpreted in various religious and secular contexts, emphasizing themes of bravery, faith, and divine accompaniment. Translations in other relevant languages include Sé fuerte y valiente in Spanish, Sois fort et courageux in French, and Sei forte e coraggioso in Italian.