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We have a High Priest, Jesus the Son of God, who can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, and was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15     A merciful and faithful high priest, who though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he, is able to succour them that are tempted. Hebrews 2:17     He knows how to speak a word in season to him that is weary. Isaiah 50:4     A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoaking flax shall he not quench. Matthew 12:20     Wait therefore on him; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart. Psalm 27:14     He will give unto thee the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; Isaiah 61:3     and though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness; 1 Peter 1:6     yet he will not leave you comfortless, he will come to you; John 14:18     for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. Isaiah 49:13

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Are the waters of a full cup wrung out to you; Psalm 73:10

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and hath the Almighty dealt very bitterly with you? Ruth 1:20     Hath the Lord fed you with the bread of tears, and given you tears to drink in great measure? Psalm 80:5     Let not thy soul be cast down or disquieted within thee. Hope thou in God, for thou shalt yet praise him. Psalm 43:5     Cast not away your confidence; Hebrews 10:35     but in your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19     Your God will hear you; when you sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto you, Micah 7:7     and make you glad according to the days wherein he hath afflicted you, and the years wherein ye have seen evil. Psalm 90:15     The way of the Lord is strength to the upright; Proverbs 10:2     and they shall not be ashamed that wait for him. Isaiah 49:23     We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God; Acts 14:22     and go our way forth by the footsteps of the flock. Song of Solomon 1:8

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Speak not in the anguish of your spirit, nor complain in the bitterness of your soul. Job 7:11     Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil; Psalm 37:8     but be dumb and open not your mouth, because the Lord hath done it. Psalm 39:9     Yet, when your spirit is overwhelmed within you, and