If thou faint, &c. Adversity is sent to try our strength; and, if we fail, it is proved to be weakness. Illustrations: Jacob (Genesis 42:36); David (1 Samuel 27:1); Elijah (1 Kings 19:3; 1 Kings 19:4); Jonah (Jonah 4:8).
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Proverbs 24:10
10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.a