When I think of you, I feel restless and weak.
All Jacob's children came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said, “I will go to my grave, mourning for my son.” So Jacob kept on grieving.
And you have been offered comforting words from God. Isn't this enough?
I could not have been abusive; I was terrified at the thought that God might punish me.
The fearsome arrows of God All-Powerful have filled my soul with their poison.
And so, I cry out to you in agony and distress.
Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.
Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me,
Pray to me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honour me.
I feel hopeless, and I cry out to you from a faraway land. Lead me to the mighty rock high above me.
While in bed at night, I reached for the one I love with heart and soul. I looked for him, but he wasn't there.
When you punished our people, they turned and prayed to you, our LORD.
I trust you for protection in times of trouble, so don't frighten me.
I cannot find peace or remember happiness.
We're still alive! We shouldn't complain when we are being punished for our sins.