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Micah 7:8-10
Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.I will be patient as the Lord punishes me, for I have sinned against him. But after that, he will take up my case and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies. The Lord will bring me into the light, and I will see his righteousness.Then my enemies will see that the Lord is on my side. They will be ashamed that they taunted me, saying,“ So where is the Lord— that God of yours?” With my own eyes I will see their downfall; they will be trampled like mud in the streets.
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Lamentations 1:5
Her oppressors have become her masters, and her enemies prosper, for the Lord has punished Jerusalem for her many sins. Her children have been captured and taken away to distant lands.
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Ecclesiastes 5:17
Throughout their lives, they live under a cloud— frustrated, discouraged, and angry.
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Psalms 42:9-10
“ O God my rock,” I cry,“ why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?”Their taunts break my bones. They scoff,“ Where is this God of yours?”
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Matthew 26:38
He told them,“ My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
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Psalms 38:17
I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain.
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Jeremiah 45:3
You have said,‘ I am overwhelmed with trouble! Haven’t I had enough pain already? And now the Lord has added more! I am worn out from sighing and can find no rest.’
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1 Samuel 18 29
Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life.
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Psalms 22:7-8
Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, saying,“ Is this the one who relies on the Lord? Then let the Lord save him! If the Lord loves him so much, let the Lord rescue him!”
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Luke 22:53
Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.”
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Job 7:12-15
Am I a sea monster or a dragon that you must place me under guard?I think,‘ My bed will comfort me, and sleep will ease my misery,’but then you shatter me with dreams and terrify me with visions.I would rather be strangled— rather die than suffer like this.
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Psalms 77:2-12
When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted.I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. InterludeYou don’t let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray!I think of the good old days, long since ended,when my nights were filled with joyful songs. I search my soul and ponder the difference now.Has the Lord rejected me forever? Will he never again be kind to me?Is his unfailing love gone forever? Have his promises permanently failed?Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he slammed the door on his compassion? InterludeAnd I said,“ This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.”But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.
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Psalms 74:18
See how these enemies insult you, Lord. A foolish nation has dishonored your name.
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Nehemiah 2:2
So the king asked me,“ Why are you looking so sad? You don’t look sick to me. You must be deeply troubled.” Then I was terrified,
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Psalms 7:4-5
if I have betrayed a friend or plundered my enemy without cause,then let my enemies capture me. Let them trample me into the ground and drag my honor in the dust. Interlude
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Psalms 9:6
The enemy is finished, in endless ruins; the cities you uprooted are now forgotten.
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1 Samuel 24 19
Who else would let his enemy get away when he had him in his power? May the Lord reward you well for the kindness you have shown me today.
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Job 9:19-21
If it’s a question of strength, he’s the strong one. If it’s a matter of justice, who dares to summon him to court?Though I am innocent, my own mouth would pronounce me guilty. Though I am blameless, it would prove me wicked.“ I am innocent, but it makes no difference to me— I despise my life.
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Psalms 142:4-7
I look for someone to come and help me, but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me; no one cares a bit what happens to me.Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say,“ You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.Hear my cry, for I am very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.Bring me out of prison so I can thank you. The godly will crowd around me, for you are good to me.”
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Jeremiah 8:18
My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken.
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Psalms 17:9
Protect me from wicked people who attack me, from murderous enemies who surround me.
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Psalms 10:18
You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.
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Psalms 8:2
You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.
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Psalms 7:2
If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
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Philippians 2:27
And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him— and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.
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Lamentations 1:9
She defiled herself with immorality and gave no thought to her future. Now she lies in the gutter with no one to lift her out.“ Lord, see my misery,” she cries.“ The enemy has triumphed.”
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Psalms 123:3-4
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy, for we have had our fill of contempt.We have had more than our fill of the scoffing of the proud and the contempt of the arrogant.
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Psalms 74:10
How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to insult you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever?
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Job 10:15
If I am guilty, too bad for me; and even if I’m innocent, I can’t hold my head high, because I am filled with shame and misery.
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Psalms 42:4
My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be: I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration!
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Job 9:27-28
If I decided to forget my complaints, to put away my sad face and be cheerful,I would still dread all the pain, for I know you will not find me innocent, O God.
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Psalms 116:3
Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow.
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Psalms 94:18-19
I cried out,“ I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
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Romans 9:2
My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief
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Psalms 44:14-16
You have made us the butt of their jokes; they shake their heads at us in scorn.We can’t escape the constant humiliation; shame is written across our faces.All we hear are the taunts of our mockers. All we see are our vengeful enemies.
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Proverbs 15:13
A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
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Jeremiah 15:18
Why then does my suffering continue? Why is my wound so incurable? Your help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry.”
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Job 23:8-10
I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him.I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I look to the south, but he is concealed.“ But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
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Psalms 31:18
Silence their lying lips— those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly.
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Psalms 143:3-4
My enemy has chased me. He has knocked me to the ground and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear.
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Esther 7:6
Esther replied,“ This wicked Haman is our adversary and our enemy.” Haman grew pale with fright before the king and queen.
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John 16:6
Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve told you.
