“Oh, I see them fine,” Moses replied. “But I’m still saying to you, ‘Don’t fear!’” But Moses isn’t done. He has a second piece of counsel for his frightened people: “Stand still.” And a third: “Watch.” And a fourth: “The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” Did you catch all that? It’s a mouthful in any Bible translation. Read it for yourself. “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.” (vv. 13–14)
