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Today, October 14, 2026

King James Version (en)

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein 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.

Comments:
Wesley's Notes

In this chapter,

  1. God appoints Joshua to govern in the stead of Moses, and gives him instructions and encouragement,  1:1-9.
  2. He enters on his office immediately, giving orders to the officers, and to the two tribes and an half,  1:10-15.
  3. The people accept him as their governor,  1:16-18.

Out of thy mouth - That is, thou shalt constantly read it, and upon occasion discourse of it, and the sentence which shall come out of thy mouth, shall in all things be given according to this rule.Day and night - That is, diligently study, and upon all occasions consider what is God's will and thy duty. The greatness of thy place and employments shall not hinder thee from this work, because this is the only rule of all thy private actions, and publick administrations.

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