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Job 4:3-4
“ In the past you have encouraged many people; you have strengthened those who were weak.Your words have supported those who were falling; you encouraged those with shaky knees.
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Job 6:25
Honest words can be painful, but what do your criticisms amount to?
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Job 16:4-5
I could say the same things if you were in my place. I could spout off criticism and shake my head at you.But if it were me, I would encourage you. I would try to take away your grief.
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Isaiah 35:3-4
With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.Say to those with fearful hearts,“ Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”
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Job 12:2
“ You people really know everything, don’t you? And when you die, wisdom will die with you!
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Job 6:12
Do I have the strength of a stone? Is my body made of bronze?
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Psalms 71:9
And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing.
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1 Kings 18 27
About noontime Elijah began mocking them.“ You’ll have to shout louder,” he scoffed,“ for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming, or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or is asleep and needs to be wakened!”
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Isaiah 41:5-7
The lands beyond the sea watch in fear. Remote lands tremble and mobilize for war.The idol makers encourage one another, saying to each other,“ Be strong!”The carver encourages the goldsmith, and the molder helps at the anvil.“ Good,” they say.“ It’s coming along fine.” Carefully they join the parts together, then fasten the thing in place so it won’t fall over.
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Isaiah 40:14
Has the Lord ever needed anyone’s advice? Does he need instruction about what is good? Did someone teach him what is right or show him the path of justice?
