Your words helped those who were ready to fall. You gave strength to those who could not stand by themselves.
You have become weak, so make yourselves strong again.
We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who will not work. Encourage those who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
Speak without thinking, and your words can cut like a knife. Be wise, and your words can heal.
The Lord lifts up people who have fallen. He helps those who are in trouble.
But God encourages those who are troubled, and he certainly encouraged us by bringing Titus to us.
But now you should forgive him and encourage him. This will keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely.
King Belshazzar was very afraid. His face became white from fear, and his knees were shaking and knocking together. He could not stand up because his legs were too weak.
Job, you have taught many people. You encouraged those who were ready to quit.
But now trouble comes to you, and you are discouraged. Trouble hits you, and you are upset.
All who heard me said good things about me. Those who saw what I did praised me,
I was their leader and made decisions about their future. I was like a king among his troops, comforting those who were sad.
Saying the right thing at the right time is like a golden apple in a silver setting.
The Lord GOD gave me the ability to teach, so now I teach these sad people. Every morning he wakes me and teaches me like a student.