Quotes about Suffering
Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.
— Psalm 44:22
Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression?
— Psalm 44:24
Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor.
— Psalm 48:6
You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink.
— Psalm 60:3
You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs.
— Psalm 66:11
You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.
— Psalm 66:12
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.
— Psalm 69:1
I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me.
— Psalm 69:2
I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
— Psalm 69:3
Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.
— Psalm 69:4
For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face.
— Psalm 69:7
I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them.
— Psalm 69:11