⁵ But I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.

³ Behold, you have instructed many, You have strengthened the weak hands.

⁴ Your words have supported him who was falling, You have made firm the feeble knees.

¹⁴ "To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; Even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

²⁵ I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, As one who comforts the mourners.

¹⁴ Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

⁹ Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.

¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron; So a man sharpens his friend's countenance.

³ Strengthen you the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

⁴ Tell those who are of a fearful heart, Be strong, don't be afraid: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [with] the recompense of God; he will come and save you.

¹ Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted.