unfoldingWord_en_tn/heb/12/12.md

The followers of Jesus are like runners in a race (Hebrews 12:1) who have gotten tired. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

lift up your hands that hang down and make your weak knees strong again

A person who faces challenges in life is like a tired runner whose hands and knees have become weak. AT: "strengthen yourself like a racer strengthens his body when he is determined to finish a race"

make straight paths for your feet

Obeying God is like walking on a smooth straight path. AT: "do what God wants you to do"

whoever is lame

AT: "whoever wants to quit"

be led astray

"follow someone down the wrong path." AT: "will not decide to do things that are easy but do not honor God"

rather be healed

"instead become strong"