Nehemiah 6:9

New International Reader's Version

All of them were trying to frighten us. They thought, “Their hands will get too weak to do the work. So it won’t be completed.” But I prayed to God. I said, “Make my hands stronger.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 15:7

But be strong. Don’t give up. God will reward you for your work.”

2 Chronicles 32:18

Then the officers called out in the Hebrew language to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall. They were trying to scare them and make them afraid. That’s because they wanted to capture the city.

Ezra 1:6

All their neighbors helped them. They gave them silver and gold objects. They gave them goods and livestock. And they gave them gifts of great value. All those things were added to the other offerings the people chose to give.

Nehemiah 6:14

You are my God. Remember what Tobiah and Sanballat have done. Also remember the prophet Noadiah. She and the rest of the prophets have been trying to scare me.

Psalm 138:3

When I called out to you, you answered me. You made me strong and brave.

Psalm 56:3

When I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.

Psalm 68:35

How wonderful is God in his holy place! The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Give praise to God!

Psalm 71:1

Lord, I have gone to you for safety. Let me never be put to shame.

Isaiah 40:29

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

Isaiah 41:10

So do not be afraid. I am with you. Do not be terrified. I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will hold you safe in my hands. I always do what is right.

Jeremiah 38:4

Then these officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. What he says is making the soldiers who are left in this city lose hope. It’s making all the people lose hope too. He isn’t interested in what is best for the people. In fact, he’s trying to destroy them.”

Ezekiel 30:24

I will make the arms of the king of Babylon stronger. I will put my sword in his hand. But I will break the arms of Pharaoh. And he will groan in front of Nebuchadnezzar. He will cry out like someone dying from his wounds.

Zechariah 10:12

I will make my people strong. They will live in safety because of me,” announces the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ’s power can rest on me.

Ephesians 3:16

I pray that he will use his glorious riches to make you strong. May his Holy Spirit give you his power deep down inside you.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.

Hebrews 12:12

So put your hands to work. Strengthen your legs for the journey.

1 Peter 5:10

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.

1 Samuel 30:6

David was greatly troubled. His men were even talking about killing him by throwing stones at him. All of them were very bitter because their sons and daughters had been taken away. But David was made strong by the Lord his God.