שָׁתָה shâthâh

Meaning

a basis, i.e. (figuratively) political or moral support

In the King James Version: foundation, purpose.

Derivation: from H7896 (שִׁית);

Where it is used

• Psalms 11:3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
• Isaiah 19:10 The workers in cloth will be dejected, and all the hired workers will be sick at heart.