But I would strengthen you with my mouth— I would rather encourage you with my mouth, and the vehemency of my eloquence should be kept within bounds. This is very applicable to the treatment that he had received from his friends, and a proper reproof of it. Heath.
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Job 16:5
5 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief.