For the terror of which I meditated has come upon me, and that which I had feared has befallen me.

I was not at peace, nor quiet, nor had I rest; yet wrath came upon me.

He shall be defiled in the evil day, and in the day of affliction, until he is utterly consumed.

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not despair,

Therefore we do not despair, but even if our outward man is being destroyed, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you be weary and discouraged in your souls.

And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the discipline of the LORD, nor be discouraged when you are reproved;

But put forth Your hand, and touch all that he has, and he will curse You to [Your] face.

Ah, but put forth Your hand, and touch his bones and his flesh- surely he will curse You to [Your] face!

Pity me, pity me, O my friends; for it is the hand of the Lord that has touched me.