^{10 Ref} For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

^{11 Ref} Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

^{12 Ref} Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

^{10 Ref} For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

^{11 Ref} All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

^{12 Ref} Therefore, lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,

^{10 Ref} For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

^{11 Ref} At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.

^{12 Ref} For this cause let the hands which are hanging down be lifted up, and let the feeble knees be made strong,