Words of Consolation in Times of Affliction
Words of Consolation in Times of Affliction
The prophet David said to the Lord, “Remember for me Your word upon which You made me rely, this which consoled me in my affliction. And you also, during your affliction and distress, remember the following verses so that you may be comforted:
“Behold, I am with you all the days, and to the end of the age.”
“Every weapon formed against you shall not prosper.”
“Do not fear, for I am with you.” “I am He; do not be afraid.”
“Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall be silent.”
“If it had not been the Lord who was with us… when people rose against us, they would have swallowed us alive… Blessed is the Lord, who did not give us as prey to their teeth. Our souls escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers. The snare was broken, and we escaped. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
“The Lord shall not leave the rod of sinners to rest upon the portion of the righteous.”
“And behold, I am with you, and I will keep you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land” (Gen. 28).
“They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you” (Jer. 1:19).
“Do not fear. But speak, and do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one will fall upon you to harm you” (Acts 18:9, 10).
“In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
“Many times they have fought against me from my youth… yet they have not prevailed against me… The sinners plowed my back; they lengthened their furrows. The righteous Lord cuts the cords of the sinners.”
“I was pushed down to fall, but the Lord supported me” (Ps. 117).
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me” (Ps. 22).
“A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near
