Nehemiah 6:9

New Century Version

Our enemies were trying to scare us, thinking, “They will get too weak to work. Then the wall will not be finished.” But I prayed, “God, make me strong.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 15:7

But you should be strong. Don’t give up, because you will get a reward for your good work.”

2 Chronicles 32:18

Then the king’s officers shouted in Hebrew, calling out to the people of Jerusalem who were on the city wall. The officers wanted to scare the people away so they could capture Jerusalem.

Ezra 1:6

All their neighbors helped them, giving them things made of silver and gold, along with supplies, cattle, valuable gifts, and special gifts for the Temple.

Nehemiah 6:14

I prayed, “My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat and what they have done. Also remember the prophetess Noadiah and the other prophets who have been trying to frighten me.”

Psalm 138:3

On the day I called to you, you answered me. You made me strong and brave.

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I will trust you.

Psalm 68:35

God, you are wonderful in your Temple. The God of Israel gives his people strength and power. Praise God!

Psalm 71:1

In you, Lord, is my protection. Never let me be ashamed.

Isaiah 40:29

He gives strength to those who are tired and more power to those who are weak.

Isaiah 41:10

So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.

Jeremiah 38:4

Then the officers said to the king, “Jeremiah must be put to death! He is discouraging the soldiers who are still in the city, and all the people, by what he is saying to them. He does not want good to happen to us; he wants to ruin us.”

Ezekiel 30:24

I will make the arms of the king of Babylon strong and put my sword in his hand. But I will break the arms of the king of Egypt. Then when he faces the king of Babylon, he will cry out in pain like a dying person.

Zechariah 10:12

I will make my people strong, and they will live as I say,” says the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.” So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me.

Ephesians 3:16

I ask the Father in his great glory to give you the power to be strong inwardly through his Spirit.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength.

Hebrews 12:12

You have become weak, so make yourselves strong again.

1 Peter 5:10

And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.

1 Samuel 30:6

The men in the army were threatening to kill David with stones, which greatly upset David. Each man was sad and angry because his sons and daughters had been captured, but David found strength in the Lord his God.