Quotes about Suffering
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
Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
- Psalm 69:12
You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
- Psalm 69:19
They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.
- Psalm 69:21
For they persecute the one You struck and recount the pain of those You wounded.
- Psalm 69:26
They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.
- Psalm 73:5
For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.
- Psalm 73:14
You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak.
- Psalm 77:4