But now it comes upon you, and you are weary; It touches you, and you are troubled.
“Have pity on me, have pity on me, O you my friends, For the hand of God has struck me!
And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.
If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small.
“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
But stretch out Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will surely curse You to Your face!”
But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!”
Your words have upheld him who was stumbling, And you have strengthened the feeble knees;
I cried out to You, O Lord; And to the Lord I made supplication: