Quotes about Desperation
so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.
- Job 33:20
They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.
- Psalm 18:41
I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.
- Psalm 22:2
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 am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
- Psalm 69:3
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
- Psalm 102:17
They were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them.
- Psalm 107:5
They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death.
- Psalm 107:18
A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!
- Psalm 130:1
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
- Psalm 142:6
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
- Psalm 143:7
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.
- Proverbs 1:28