1 Samuel 23:16

Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God,

Nehemiah 2:18

I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me.

They said, “Let’s start rebuilding,” and they were encouraged to do this good work.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.’

1 Samuel 30:6

David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

Job 4:3-4

Indeed, you have instructed many
and have strengthened weak hands.

Job 16:5

Instead, I would encourage you with my mouth,
and the consolation from my lips would bring relief.

Proverbs 27:9

Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts.

Isaiah 35:3-4

Strengthen the weak hands,
steady the shaking knees!

Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies, even though I have not caused him grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil way to save his life,