"I could strengthenyou with my mouth,And the solaceof my lipscould lessen[your pain].
"I toocould speaklike you, IfI were in your place.I could composewordsagainstyou And shakemy headat you.
"IfI speak,my painis not lessened,And if I holdback,whathas leftme?
"I chosea wayfor them and satas chief,And dweltas a kingamong the troops,As one whocomfortedthe mourners.
"For the despairingman[there should be] kindnessfrom his friend;So that he does not forsakethe fearof the Almighty.
"Howpainfulare honestwords!But whatdoes your argumentprove?
Waitfor the LORD;Be strongand let your hearttakecourage;Yes, waitfor the LORD.
Ironsharpensiron,So one mansharpensanother.
Oiland perfumemakethe heartglad,So a man'scounselis sweetto his friend.
Brethren,evenifanyoneis caughtin anytrespass,you who are spiritual,restoresuch a onein a spiritof gentleness;[each one] lookingto yourself,sothat you toowill not be tempted.
