Meditate on the law; be strong and courageous
Joshua 1:8–9 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Joshua 1:8–9 WEB
8This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. 9Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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Context
The LORD commissions Joshua after Moses' death. Courage is tied to keeping the book of the law and to the promise that the LORD is with him wherever he goes.
Read it in its setting. "Prosperous" and "good success" here mean succeeding in the task God gave Joshua, not a promise of wealth.