Proverbs 24:10 and footnote says: “If you become discouraged in times of trouble, your strength will be meager.”

Remember what we read at Proverbs 24:10​—our strength will be meager when we are discouraged.

(Proverbs 10:1–29:27)

Chapters 10 through 24 emphasize the value of the reverential fear of Jehovah.

Whether this was a physical problem, such as poor eyesight, or something else, Paul understood that Satan could use the problem and resulting frustration to sap Paul of his joy and integrity. (Proverbs 24:10)

Your power will be scanty,” the proverb notes. (Proverbs 24:10)

14. How may we be affected if someone we love becomes disloyal to Jehovah?

¹⁴ Few trials can leave us feeling more discouraged than when a family member or a close friend leaves Jehovah. (Ps. 78:40; Prov. 24:10)

Doing so can sap our strength and slow us down in our race for life.​—Prov. 24:10.

We may face a difficulty that leaves us feeling discouraged and with little strength. (Prov. 24:10)

And we may become discouraged, feeling that in our new circumstances, we are of little use to Jehovah. (Prov. 24:10)

They love their brothers and sisters, and they are eager to do whatever they can to help them. (Prov. 12:25, ftn.; 24:10)

If you get discouraged, you could again become spiritually weak. (Prov. 24:10)

On the other hand, if we doubt that God cares for us, our “strength will be meager.” (Prov. 24:10)

God’s Word says: “If you become discouraged in the day of distress, your strength will be meager.” (Prov. 24:10)

However, if our enemies do insult us and we are overly concerned with what they say, we can become discouraged. (Prov. 24:10)

Feelings of discouragement could then drain our strength and cause us to give up. (Prov. 24:10)

If your faith in such promises is weak, it will be easier for Satan and his agents to terrify you. (Prov. 24:10; Heb. 2:15)

Or is it likely that we will make sound decisions when we are discouraged? (Num. 32:6-12; Prov. 24:10)

“If you become discouraged in the day of distress,” says Proverbs 24:10, “your strength will be meager.”

“If you become discouraged in the day of distress, your strength will be meager,” says Proverbs 24:10.

He can give you the peace of mind you need to deal with any situation.​—Ps. 55:22; Prov. 24:10; Phil. 4:6, 7.

Proverbs 24:10 says: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress?

Honestly, we had moments of discouragement, even as Proverbs 24:10 mentioned: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress?

Proverbs 24:10 says: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress?

Your power will be scanty.” (Proverbs 24:10)

◼ Proverbs 22-31; Ecclesiastes 1-12–Song of Solomon 1-8

What can help us to overcome debilitating discouragement and learn to love and practice righteousness? (Prov. 24:10)

Your power will be scanty.” (Proverbs 24:10)

12. Why can prolonged periods of discouragement prove harmful?

¹² Proverbs 24:10 acknowledges: “Have you shown yourself discouraged in the day of distress?

/ 23-27 □

¹⁸ If the strain on your marriage makes you feel that you have reached the breaking point, what can you do? (Prov. 24:10)

For example, discouragement can easily distort our judgment. (Prov. 24:10)

Though distressed, David did not despair. (Proverbs 24:10)

Your power will be scanty.” (Proverbs 17:22; 24:10)

 3. Even faithful worshipers of Jehovah must face what reality, but what comfort do we find in God’s Word?

³ Under such trials, it is natural to go through periods of discouragement. (Proverbs 24:10)