Job 6:8

New International Reader's Version

“I wish I could have what I’m asking for! I wish God would give me what I’m hoping for!

Cross References

1 Kings 19:4

Then he traveled for one day into the desert. He came to a small bush. He sat down under it. He prayed that he would die. “Lord, I’ve had enough,” he said. “Take my life. I’m no better than my people of long ago.”

Job 10:1

“I’m sick of living. So I’ll talk openly about my problems. I’ll speak out because my spirit is bitter.

Job 3:21

Why is life given to those who long for death that doesn’t come? Why is it given to those who would rather search for death than for hidden treasure?

Job 3:22

Why is life given to those who are actually happy and glad when they reach the grave?

Job 6:7

I refuse to touch that kind of food. It makes me sick.

Job 6:9

I wish he would crush me! I wish he would just cut off my life!

Psalm 119:81

I deeply long for you to save me. I have put my hope in your word.

Jonah 4:3

Lord, take away my life. I’d rather die than live.”