Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up.

Have you forgotten the encouraging words which God speaks to you as his children? "My child, pay attention when the Lord corrects you, and do not be discouraged when he rebukes you.

You have taught many people and given strength to feeble hands.

When someone stumbled, weak and tired, your words encouraged him to stand.

Give strength to hands that are tired and to knees that tremble with weakness.

Everyone's hands will be weak, and their knees will shake.

When they ask you why you are groaning, tell them it is because of the news that is coming. When it comes, their hearts will be filled with fear, their hands will hang limp, their courage will fail, and their knees will tremble. The time has come; it is here." The Sovereign LORD has spoken.

He turned pale and was so frightened that his knees began to shake.

Nineveh is destroyed, deserted, desolate! Hearts melt with fear; knees tremble, strength is gone; faces grow pale.

We urge you, our friends, to warn the idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.