Proverbs 27:17

1 Peter 4:12-13 NIV
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Samuel 23:16 NIV
And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.

2 Samuel 10:11-12 NIV
Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to come to my rescue; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you. Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”

2 Timothy 2:3 NIV
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 10:24 NIV
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV
Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

Job 4:3-4 NIV
Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands. Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have strengthened faltering knees.

Proverbs 27:9 NIV
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.