I might make you strong with my mouth, and the moving of my lips would spare you.
Brothers, if a man is overtaken in a fault, you the spiritual ones restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the face of his friend.
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of one's friend by advice from the heart.
Hope in Jehovah; be of good courage, and He shall make your heart strong; yea, hope in Jehovah.
I chose out their way, and sat as chief; and I lived like a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.
To him who is afflicted, pity is due from his friend, but he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
I also could speak as you do; if your soul were in my soul's place. I could heap up words against you, and shake my head at you.
Though I speak, my pain is not held back, and though I forbear, in what way am I eased?
Right words are powerful, but what does your arguing argue?