Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me…
“Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was perished? For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker questions how the strength of others benefits him, noting that in old age they are weakened and isolated, facing scarcity and desolation.
In simple terms: He wonders why he should rely on others when they are also suffering.
Key Takeaway
Rely on your own resilience.
Themes
aging
loneliness
scarcity
wisdom
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- old age
- resource scarcity
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
human frailty
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find inner strength when external help is limited?
- What does this reveal about self‑reliance?
A Different Perspective
Strength cannot be borrowed from those who are also weakened.