They stood ready for battle.

他们做好了战斗准备。

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And the assembly was gathered that they might be ready for battle: and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.

于是集合会众，准备应战，且举行祈祷，恳求仁慈和怜悯。

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Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were brave warriors, ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear.

迦得支派中有人到旷野的山寨投奔大卫，都是大能的勇士，能拿盾牌和枪的战士。

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With the Irish government hoping to have its proposed bill made law by the Dail (Irish parliament) summer break in July, both pro-choice and anti-abortion campaigners are getting ready for a battle lasting several months.

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Mr. GONZALEZ: They're like two outlaws ready to battle for this Tony.

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And he was an adversary ready on any day for the battle.

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