Job 4:3

Modern

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

Traditional

Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

Literal

Behold, you have instructed many, and you have strengthened hands that are weak.

Latin

Ecce docuisti multos, et manus lassas roborasti;

Hebrew

English

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

These were people who were weak, felt depressed, and had low confidence in themselves (Isaiah 13:7; 35:3; Ezekiel 7:17).

Isaiah 35:3
Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
Job 16:5
But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Hebrews 12:12
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Luke 22:43
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Ezekiel 13:22
Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives,