But as for you, be strong and don&#8217;t get discouraged,<n id="1" /> for your work will be rewarded.&#8221;<n id="2" />p>

Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will defeat you<n id="1" /> before the enemy. God is capable of helping or defeating.&#8221;<n id="2" />

Certainly<n id="1" /> the <sc>Lordsc> watches the whole earth carefully<n id="2" /> and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him.<n id="3" /> You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.

Amaziah asked the prophet:<n id="1" /> &#8220;But what should I do about the hundred talents of silver I paid the Israelite troops?&#8221; The prophet<n id="2" /> replied, &#8220;The <sc>Lordsc> is capable of giving you more than that.&#8221;