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.

Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,