People listened to what I said\par and then said good things about me.\par People watched what I did,\par and then they praised me.\par
Job 4:4 - Easy To Read Version Your words helped people\par who were ready to fall.\par You gave strength to people\par who couldn’t stand by themselves.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, And thou hast strengthened the feeble knees. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Your words have held firm him who was falling, and you have strengthened the feeble knees. American Standard Version (1901) Thy words have upholden him that was falling, And thou hast made firm the feeble knees. Common English Bible Your words have raised up the falling; you’ve steadied failing knees. Catholic Public Domain Version Your words have reassured the wavering, and you have fortified the trembling knees. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thy words have confirmed them that were staggering, and thou hast strengthened the trembling knees. |
People listened to what I said\par and then said good things about me.\par People watched what I did,\par and then they praised me.\par
I chose to be with those people,\par even though I was their leader.\par I was like a king in camp with his troops,\par
Job, you have taught many people.\par You gave strength to weak hands.\par
But now trouble comes to you,\par and you are discouraged.\par Trouble hits you,\par and you are upset!\par
The Lord lifts up people who have fallen.\par The Lord helps people who are in trouble.\par
If a person speaks words without thinking, then those words can hurt like a sword. But a wise person is careful with the things he says. His words can heal those hurts.
Saying the right thing at the right time is like a golden apple in a silver setting.
The Lord my Master gave me the ability to teach. So now I teach these sad people. Every morning he wakes me and teaches me like a student.
King Belshazzar was very afraid. His face became white from fear and his knees were shaking and knocking together. He could not stand up because his legs were too weak.
But now you should forgive him and encourage him. This will keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely.
But God comforts people who are troubled. And God comforted us when Titus came.
We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those people who don’t work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help the people who are weak. Be patient with every person.