When I remember God, I become upset; when I think, I become afraid.Selah
All of his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he could not be comforted. He said, “I will be sad about my son until the day I die.” So Jacob cried for his son Joseph.
Is the comfort God gives you not enough for you, even when words are spoken gently to you?
I fear destruction from God, and I fear his majesty, so I could not do such things.
The arrows of the Almighty are in me; my spirit drinks in their poison; God’s terrors are gathered against me.
“So I will not stay quiet; I will speak out in the suffering of my spirit. I will complain because I am so unhappy.
Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I should put my hope in God and keep praising him, my Savior and my God.
Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I should put my hope in God and keep praising him, my Savior and
Call to me in times of trouble. I will save you, and you will honor me.”
I call to you from the ends of the earth when I am afraid. Carry me away to a high mountain.
At night on my bed, I looked for the one I love; I looked for him, but I could not find him.
Lord, people remember you when they are in trouble; they say quiet prayers to you when you punish them.
Don’t be a terror to me. I run to you for safety in times of trouble.
I have no more peace. I have forgotten what happiness is.
No one should complain when he is punished for his sins.