Psalms 119:136
119:136 Tears stream down from my eyes,
because people do not keep your law.
Psalms 119:158
119:158 I take note of the treacherous and despise them,
because they do not keep your instructions.
Jeremiah 9:1
9:1 (8:23) I wish that my head were a well full of water
and my eyes were a fountain full of tears!
If they were, I could cry day and night
for those of my dear people who have been killed.
Mark 3:5
3:5 After looking around
at them in anger, grieved by the hardness of their hearts,
he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
Luke 19:41
Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem under Judgment
19:41 Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,
Romans 9:1-3
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 –
9:2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
9:3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed – cut off from Christ – for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,
Romans 12:15
12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:2
12:2 Do not be conformed
to this present world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve
what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
Colossians 1:21
Paul’s Goal in Ministry
1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,
Hebrews 13:3
13:3 Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them,
and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.