Strength Verses
God promises to renew your strength. These verses remind you that His power works in your weakness.
What {is} my strength, that I should hope? and what {is} mine end, that I should prolong my life?
{Is} my strength the strength of stones? or {is} my flesh of brass? {of brass: Heb. brasen?}
To him that is afflicted pity {should be shewed} from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. {is afflicted: Heb. melteth}
Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?
How long wilt thou speak these {things}? and {how long shall} the words of thy mouth {be like} a strong wind?
Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
{He is} wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened {himself} against him, and hath prospered?
{If} God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. {proud...: Heb. helpers of pride, or, strength}
If {I speak} of strength, lo, {he is} strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time {to plead}?
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war {are} against me. {witnesses: that is, plagues}
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?