TSK · Nehemiah 4:2

When they made themselves known to the Philistine garrison, the Philistines said,“Look! The Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they hid themselves.”

Then the local people began to discourage the people of Judah and to dishearten them from building.

Then those in Judah said,“The strength of the laborers has failed! The debris is so great that we are unable to rebuild the wall.”

And on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard from far away.

He said to me,“Son of man, can these bones live?” I said to him,“Sovereign LORD, you know.”

LORD, I have heard the report of what you did; I am awed, LORD, by what you accomplished. In our time repeat those deeds; in our time reveal them again. But when you cause turmoil, remember to show us mercy!

But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.