encouragement
2 occurrences across the corpus
KJV Apocrypha (Catholic Deuterocanon)
1 Maccabees 10:24
I also will write unto them words of encouragement, and promise them dignities and gifts, that I may have their aid.
OT Pseudepigrapha
The Letter of Aristeas 9:64
The king spoke words of encouragement to him, and asked another, What is it that maintains gratitude and honour?