And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and she was bowed together and was not able to be completely erect.

And He laid His hands on her; and immediately she was made erect again and began glorifying God.

For what man of you designing to erect a tower, doth not first sitting down calculate the expence, if he have sufficient to complete the work?

and say, 'This man started to erect a building, and could not finish it!'

The Pharisee, standing erect, prayed as follows by himself: "'O God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people--I am not a thief nor a cheat nor an adulterer, nor do I even resemble this tax-gatherer.