Verse 9

For they all made us afraid{H3372}{(H8764)}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Their hands{H3027} shall be weakened{H7503}{(H8799)} from the work{H4399}, that it be not done{H6213}{(H8735)}. Now therefore, O God, strengthen{H2388}{(H8761)} my hands{H3027}.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 138:3 : 3 In the day{H3117} when I cried{H7121}{(H8804)} thou answeredst{H6030}{(H8799)} me, and strengthenedst{H7292}{(H8686)} me with strength{H5797} in my soul{H5315}.
  • Phil 4:13 : 13 I can do{G2480}{(G5719)} all things{G3956} through{G1722} Christ{G5547} which{G3588} strengtheneth{G1743}{(G5723)} me{G3165}.
  • Heb 12:12 : 12 Wherefore{G1352} lift up{G461}{(G5657)} the hands{G5495} which hang down{G3935}{(G5772)}, and{G2532} the feeble{G3886}{(G5772)} knees{G1119};
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But{G1161} the God{G2316} of all{G3956} grace{G5485}, who{G3588} hath called{G2564}{(G5660)} us{G2248} unto{G1519} his{G846} eternal{G166} glory{G1391} by{G1722} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424}, after that ye have suffered{G3958}{(G5631)} a while{G3641},{G846} make{G2675} you{G5209} perfect{G2675}{(G5659)}, stablish{G4741}{(G5659)}, strengthen{G4599}{(G5659)}, settle{G2311}{(G5659)} you.
  • Isa 35:3-4 : 3 Strengthen{H2388}{(H8761)} ye the weak{H7504} hands{H3027}, and confirm{H553}{(H8761)} the feeble{H3782}{(H8802)} knees{H1290}. 4 Say{H559}{(H8798)} to them that are of a fearful{H4116}{(H8737)} heart{H3820}, Be strong{H2388}{(H8798)}, fear{H3372}{(H8799)} not: behold, your God{H430} will come{H935}{(H8799)} with vengeance{H5359}, even God{H430} with a recompence{H1576}; he will come{H935}{(H8799)} and save{H3467}{(H8686)} you.
  • Isa 41:10 : 10 Fear{H3372}{(H8799)} thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed{H8159}{(H8691)}; for I am thy God{H430}: I will strengthen{H553}{(H8765)} thee; yea, I will help{H5826}{(H8804)} thee; yea, I will uphold{H8551}{(H8804)} thee with the right hand{H3225} of my righteousness{H6664}.
  • Jer 38:4 : 4 Therefore the princes{H8269} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the king{H4428}, We beseech thee, let this man{H376} be put to death{H4191}{(H8714)}: for thus{H3651} he weakeneth{H7503}{(H8764)} the hands{H3027} of the men{H582} of war{H4421} that remain{H7604}{(H8737)} in this city{H5892}, and the hands{H3027} of all the people{H5971}, in speaking{H1696}{(H8763)} such words{H1697} unto them: for this man{H376} seeketh{H1875}{(H8802)} not the welfare{H7965} of this people{H5971}, but the hurt{H7451}.
  • Zech 10:12 : 12 And I will strengthen{H1396}{(H8765)} them in the LORD{H3068}; and they shall walk up and down{H1980}{(H8691)} in his name{H8034}, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068}.
  • 2 Cor 12:9 : 9 And{G2532} he said{G2046}{(G5758)} unto me{G3427}, My{G3450} grace{G5485} is sufficient{G714}{(G5719)} for thee{G4671}: for{G1063} my{G3450} strength{G1411} is made perfect{G5048}{(G5743)} in{G1722} weakness{G769}. Most gladly{G2236} therefore{G3767} will I{G2744} rather{G3123} glory{G2744}{(G5695)} in{G1722} my{G3450} infirmities{G769}, that{G2443} the power{G1411} of Christ{G5547} may rest{G1981}{(G5661)} upon{G1909} me{G1691}.
  • Eph 3:16 : 16 That{G2443} he would grant{G1325}{(G5632)}{(G5630)} you{G5213}, according to{G2596} the riches{G4149} of his{G846} glory{G1391}, to be strengthened{G2901}{(G5683)} with might{G1411} by{G1223} his{G846} Spirit{G4151} in{G1519} the inner{G2080} man{G444};
  • Eph 6:10 : 10 Finally{G3063}, my{G3450} brethren{G80}, be strong{G1743}{(G5744)} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}, and{G2532} in{G1722} the power{G2904} of his{G846} might{G2479}.
  • 1 Sam 30:6 : 6 And David{H1732} was greatly{H3966} distressed{H3334}{(H8799)}; for the people{H5971} spake{H559}{(H8804)} of stoning{H5619}{(H8800)} him, because the soul{H5315} of all the people{H5971} was grieved{H4843}{(H8804)}, every man{H376} for his sons{H1121} and for his daughters{H1323}: but David{H1732} encouraged{H2388}{(H8691)} himself in the LORD{H3068} his God{H430}.
  • 2 Chr 15:7 : 7 Be ye strong{H2388}{(H8798)} therefore, and let not your hands{H3027} be weak{H7503}{(H8799)}: for your work{H6468} shall be{H3426} rewarded{H7939}.
  • 2 Chr 32:18 : 18 Then they cried{H7121}{(H8799)} with a loud{H1419} voice{H6963} in the Jews' speech{H3066} unto the people{H5971} of Jerusalem{H3389} that were on the wall{H2346}, to affright{H3372}{(H8763)} them, and to trouble{H926}{(H8763)} them; that they might take{H3920}{(H8799)} the city{H5892}.
  • Ezra 4:1-9 : 1 Now when the adversaries{H6862} of Judah{H3063} and Benjamin{H1144} heard{H8085}{(H8799)} that the children{H1121} of the captivity{H1473} builded{H1129}{(H8802)} the temple{H1964} unto the LORD{H3068} God{H430} of Israel{H3478}; 2 Then they came{H5066}{(H8799)} to Zerubbabel{H2216}, and to the chief{H7218} of the fathers{H1}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Let us build{H1129}{(H8799)} with you: for we seek{H1875}{(H8799)} your God{H430}, as ye do; and we do sacrifice{H2076}{(H8802)} unto him since the days{H3117} of Esarhaddon{H634} king{H4428} of Assur{H804}, which brought us up hither{H5927}{(H8688)}. 3 But Zerubbabel{H2216}, and Jeshua{H3442}, and the rest{H7605} of the chief{H7218} of the fathers{H1} of Israel{H3478}, said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build{H1129}{(H8800)} an house{H1004} unto our God{H430}; but we ourselves together{H3162} will build{H1129}{(H8799)} unto the LORD{H3068} God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, as king{H4428} Cyrus{H3566} the king{H4428} of Persia{H6539} hath commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} us. 4 Then the people{H5971} of the land{H776} weakened{H7503}{(H8764)} the hands{H3027} of the people{H5971} of Judah{H3063}, and troubled{H926}{(H8764)}{(H8675)}{H1089}{(H8764)} them in building{H1129}{(H8800)}, 5 And hired{H7936}{(H8802)} counsellors{H3289}{(H8802)} against them, to frustrate{H6565}{(H8687)} their purpose{H6098}, all the days{H3117} of Cyrus{H3566} king{H4428} of Persia{H6539}, even until the reign{H4438} of Darius{H1867} king{H4428} of Persia{H6539}. 6 And in the reign{H4438} of Ahasuerus{H325}, in the beginning{H8462} of his reign{H4438}, wrote{H3789}{(H8804)} they unto him an accusation{H7855} against the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} of Judah{H3063} and Jerusalem{H3389}. 7 And in the days{H3117} of Artaxerxes{H783} wrote{H3789}{(H8804)} Bishlam{H1312}, Mithredath{H4990}, Tabeel{H2870}, and the rest{H7605} of their companions{H3674}, unto Artaxerxes{H783} king{H4428} of Persia{H6539}; and the writing{H3791} of the letter{H5406} was written{H3789}{(H8803)} in the Syrian tongue{H762}, and interpreted{H8638}{(H8794)} in the Syrian tongue{H762}. 8 Rehum{H7348} the chancellor{H1169}{H2942} and Shimshai{H8124} the scribe{H5613} wrote{H3790}{(H8754)} a{H2298} letter{H104} against{H5922} Jerusalem{H3390} to Artaxerxes{H783} the king{H4430} in this sort{H3660}: 9 Then{H116} wrote Rehum{H7348} the chancellor{H1169}{H2942}, and Shimshai{H8124} the scribe{H5613}, and the rest{H7606} of their companions{H3675}; the Dinaites{H1784}, the Apharsathchites{H671}, the Tarpelites{H2967}, the Apharsites{H670}, the Archevites{H756}, the Babylonians{H896}, the Susanchites{H7801}, the Dehavites{H1723}, and the Elamites{H5962}, 10 And the rest{H7606} of the nations{H524} whom{H1768} the great{H7229} and noble{H3358} Asnappar{H620} brought over{H1541}{(H8684)}, and set{H3488}{(H8684)}{H1994} in the cities{H7149} of Samaria{H8115}, and the rest{H7606} that are on this side{H5675} the river{H5103}, and at such a time{H3706}. 11 This{H1836} is the copy{H6573} of the letter{H104} that{H1768} they sent{H7972}{(H8754)} unto him{H5922}, even unto Artaxerxes{H783} the king{H4430}; Thy servants{H5649} the men{H606} on this side{H5675} the river{H5103}, and at such a time{H3706}. 12 Be it{H1934}{(H8748)} known{H3046}{(H8752)} unto the king{H4430}, that the Jews{H3062} which{H1768} came up{H5559}{(H8760)} from{H4481} thee{H3890} to us{H5922} are come{H858}{(H8754)} unto Jerusalem{H3390}, building{H1124}{(H8750)} the rebellious{H4779} and the bad{H873} city{H7149}, and have set up{H3635}{(H8806)}{(H8675)}{H3635}{(H8720)} the walls{H7792} thereof, and joined{H2338}{(H8681)} the foundations{H787}. 13 Be it known{H3046}{(H8752)}{H1934}{(H8748)} now{H3705} unto the king{H4430}, that, if{H2006} this{H1791} city{H7149} be builded{H1124}{(H8731)}, and the walls{H7792} set up{H3635}{(H8720)} again, then will they not{H3809} pay{H5415}{(H8748)} toll{H4061}, tribute{H1093}, and custom{H1983}, and so thou shalt endamage{H5142}{(H8681)} the revenue{H674} of the kings{H4430}. 14 Now{H3705} because{H6903}{H3606} we have{H1768} maintenance{H4415}{(H8754)}{H4416} from the king's palace{H1965}, and it was not{H3809} meet{H749}{(H8750)} for us to see{H2370}{(H8749)} the king's{H4430} dishonour{H6173}, therefore{H5922}{H1836} have we sent{H7972}{(H8754)} and certified{H3046}{(H8684)} the king{H4430}; 15 That search{H1240}{(H8741)} may be made in the book{H5609} of the records{H1799} of thy fathers{H2}: so shalt thou find{H7912}{(H8681)} in the book{H5609} of the records{H1799}, and know{H3046}{(H8748)} that this{H1791} city{H7149} is a rebellious{H4779} city{H7149}, and hurtful{H5142}{(H8683)} unto kings{H4430} and provinces{H4083}, and that they have moved{H5648}{(H8751)} sedition{H849} within the same{H1459} of{H4481} old{H5957} time{H3118}: for{H5922} which{H1836} cause was this{H1791} city{H7149} destroyed{H2718}{(H8717)}. 16 We{H586} certify{H3046}{(H8683)} the king{H4430} that, if{H2006} this{H1791} city{H7149} be builded{H1124}{(H8731)} again, and the walls{H7792} thereof set up{H3635}{(H8720)}, by this{H1836} means{H6903} thou shalt have{H383} no{H3809} portion{H2508} on this side{H5675} the river{H5103}. 17 Then sent{H7972}{(H8754)} the king{H4430} an answer{H6600} unto{H5922} Rehum{H7348} the chancellor{H1169}{H2942}, and to Shimshai{H8124} the scribe{H5613}, and to the rest{H7606} of their companions{H3675} that dwell{H3488}{(H8750)} in Samaria{H8115}, and unto the rest{H7606} beyond{H5675} the river{H5103}, Peace{H8001}, and at such a time{H3706}. 18 The letter{H5407} which ye sent{H7972}{(H8754)} unto us{H5922} hath been plainly{H6568}{(H8744)} read{H7123}{(H8752)} before{H6925} me. 19 And I{H4481} commanded{H7761}{(H8752)}{H2942}, and search{H1240}{(H8745)} hath been made, and it is found{H7912}{(H8684)} that this{H1791} city{H7149} of{H4481} old{H5957} time{H3118} hath made insurrection{H5376}{(H8723)} against{H5922} kings{H4430}, and that rebellion{H4776} and sedition{H849} have been made{H5648}{(H8727)} therein. 20 There have been{H1934}{(H8754)} mighty{H8624} kings{H4430} also over{H5922} Jerusalem{H3390}, which have ruled{H7990} over all{H3606} countries beyond{H5675} the river{H5103}; and toll{H4061}, tribute{H1093}, and custom{H1983}, was paid{H3052}{(H8727)} unto them. 21 Give{H7761}{(H8747)} ye now{H3705} commandment{H2942} to cause{H989} these{H479} men{H1400} to cease{H989}{(H8749)}, and that this{H1791} city{H7149} be not{H3809} builded{H1124}{(H8731)}, until{H5705} another commandment{H2941} shall be given{H7761}{(H8725)} from me{H4481}. 22 Take heed{H1934}{(H8747)}{H2095}{(H8750)} now that ye fail{H7960} not to do{H5922}{H5648}{(H8749)} this{H1836}: why{H4101} should damage{H2257} grow{H7680}{(H8748)} to the hurt{H5142}{(H8682)} of the kings{H4430}? 23 Now{H116} when{H4481}{H1768} the copy{H6573} of king{H4430} Artaxerxes{H783}' letter{H5407} was read{H7123}{(H8752)} before{H6925} Rehum{H7348}, and Shimshai{H8124} the scribe{H5613}, and their companions{H3675}, they went up{H236}{(H8754)} in haste{H924} to Jerusalem{H3390} unto{H5922} the Jews{H3062}, and made them{H1994} to cease{H989}{(H8754)} by force{H153} and power{H2429}. 24 Then{H116} ceased{H989}{(H8754)} the work{H5673} of the house{H1005} of God{H426} which is at Jerusalem{H3390}. So it ceased{H1934}{(H8754)}{H989}{(H8750)} unto{H5705} the second{H8648} year{H8140} of the reign{H4437} of Darius{H1868} king{H4430} of Persia{H6540}.
  • Neh 4:10-14 : 10 And Judah{H3063} said{H559}{(H8799)}, The strength{H3581} of the bearers of burdens{H5449} is decayed{H3782}{(H8804)}, and there is much{H7235}{(H8687)} rubbish{H6083}; so that we are not able{H3201}{(H8799)} to build{H1129}{(H8800)} the wall{H2346}. 11 And our adversaries{H6862} said{H559}{(H8799)}, They shall not know{H3045}{(H8799)}, neither see{H7200}{(H8799)}, till we come{H935}{(H8799)} in the midst{H8432} among{H8432} them, and slay{H2026}{(H8804)} them, and cause the work{H4399} to cease{H7673}{(H8689)}. 12 And it came to pass, that when the Jews{H3064} which dwelt{H3427}{(H8802)} by them{H681} came{H935}{(H8804)}, they said{H559}{(H8799)} unto us ten{H6235} times{H6471}, From all places{H4725} whence ye shall return{H7725}{(H8799)} unto us they will be upon you. 13 Therefore set{H5975}{(H8686)} I in the lower{H8482} places{H4725} behind{H310} the wall{H2346}, and on the higher places{H6706}{(H8675)}{H6708}, I even set{H5975}{(H8686)} the people{H5971} after their families{H4940} with their swords{H2719}, their spears{H7420}, and their bows{H7198}. 14 And I looked{H7200}{(H8799)}, and rose up{H6965}{(H8799)}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the nobles{H2715}, and to the rulers{H5461}, and to the rest{H3499} of the people{H5971}, Be not ye afraid{H3372}{(H8799)} of them{H6440}: remember{H2142}{(H8798)} the Lord{H136}, which is great{H1419} and terrible{H3372}{(H8737)}, and fight{H3898}{(H8734)} for your brethren{H251}, your sons{H1121}, and your daughters{H1323}, your wives{H802}, and your houses{H1004}.
  • Neh 6:14 : 14 My God{H430}, think{H2142}{(H8798)} thou upon Tobiah{H2900} and Sanballat{H5571} according to these their works{H4639}, and on the prophetess{H5031} Noadiah{H5129}, and the rest{H3499} of the prophets{H5030}, that would have put me in fear{H3372}{(H8764)}.
  • Ps 56:3 : 3 What time{H3117} I am afraid{H3372}{H8799)}, I will trust{H982}{H8799)} in thee.
  • Ps 68:35 : 35 O God{H430}, thou art terrible{H3372}{H8737)} out of thy holy places{H4720}: the God{H410} of Israel{H3478} is he that giveth{H5414}{H8802)} strength{H5797} and power{H8592} unto his people{H5971}. Blessed{H1288}{H8803)} be God{H430}.
  • Ps 71:1 : 1 In thee, O LORD{H3068}, do I put my trust{H2620}{H8804)}: let me never{H408}{H5769} be put to confusion{H954}{H8799)}.