And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.

The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.