Job 3:20

Longing for Death

3:20 “Why does God give light to one who is in misery,

and life to those whose soul is bitter,

Job 7:11

Job Remonstrates with God

7:11 “Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth;

I will speak in the anguish of my spirit;

I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Job 9:18

9:18 He does not allow me to recover my breath,

for he fills me with bitterness.

Job 10:1-2

An Appeal for Revelation

10:1 “I am weary of my life;

I will complain without restraint;

I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

10:2 I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me;

tell me why you are contending with me.’

Job 17:8

17:8 Upright men are appalled at this;

the innocent man is troubled with the godless.

Proverbs 14:10

14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness,

and with its joy no one else can share.

Isaiah 38:15-17

38:15 What can I say?

He has decreed and acted.

I will walk slowly all my years because I am overcome with grief.

38:16 O sovereign master, your decrees can give men life;

may years of life be restored to me.

Restore my health and preserve my life.’

38:17 “Look, the grief I experienced was for my benefit.

You delivered me from the pit of oblivion.

For you removed all my sins from your sight.