Job 9:27

9:27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,

I will change my expression and be cheerful,’

Psalms 69:20

69:20 Their insults are painful and make me lose heart;

I look for sympathy, but receive none,

for comforters, but find none.

Proverbs 12:25

12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,

but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Isaiah 61:3

61:3 to strengthen those who mourn in Zion,

by giving them a turban, instead of ashes,

oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning,

a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement.

They will be called oaks of righteousness,

trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

Matthew 11:28

11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37

26:37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.

Romans 9:2

9:2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

Romans 9:1

Israel’s Rejection Considered

9:1 I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit –

Romans 1:6

1:6 You also are among them, called to belong to Jesus Christ.