But I would strengthen you with my mouth and comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
I too could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could compose words against you and shake my head at you.
“Yet, if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I refrain, does it not go away from me?
I chose their way and sat as their chief; I lived as a king among the troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.
“A despairing person should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of Shaddai.
Honest words are painful, but what does your arguing prove?
Wait for Adonai. Be strong, let Your heart take courage, and wait for Adonai.
As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens the countenance of his friend.
As ointment and perfume gladden the heart, so the sweetness of one’s friend comes from his sincere counsel.
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught doing something wrong, you who are directed by the Ruach, restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness—looking closely at yourself so you are not tempted also.