Joshua 1:8

Read Joshua 1:8 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.

KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

Joshua 1:8 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Joshua 1:8 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Joshua 1:8 (BSB)

Context of Joshua 1:8

This is part of God's commission to Joshua after Moses' death (Joshua 1:1 to 9). Alongside the instruction to be strong and courageous, God tells Joshua to keep the book of the law in his mouth and mind and to follow what is written. The "book of the law" here means the writings of Moses.

Explain Joshua 1:8 in modern language

Get Joshua 1:8 explained, highlight it in 10 colors, and save your thoughts to your notes. Read offline anytime.

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

Related verses

Keep reading

Questions about Joshua 1:8

What does Joshua 1:8 say?

Joshua 1:8 in modern King James wording reads: "This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success."

Where is Joshua 1:8 found in the Bible?

Joshua 1:8 is verse 8 of chapter 1 of the book of Joshua, in the Old Testament. Joshua has 24 chapters.

What is the context of Joshua 1:8?

This is part of God's commission to Joshua after Moses' death (Joshua 1:1 to 9). Alongside the instruction to be strong and courageous, God tells Joshua to keep the book of the law in his mouth and mind and to follow what is written. The "book of the law" here means the writings of Moses.