Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.