Quotes About Strength

For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands.

O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me.

They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.

and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.

Esther replied, “This is my petition and my request:

In each of the provinces of King Xerxes, the Jews assembled in their cities to attack those who sought to harm them. No man could withstand them, because the fear of them had fallen upon all peoples.

For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.

Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.

Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.

The lion may roar, and the fierce lion may growl, yet the teeth of the young lions are broken.

He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.

He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.

So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.

Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?

Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?

Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?

He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.