13 Bible Verses about Misery

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Deuteronomy 28:67

In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread you will have in your heart and because of what you will see.

Judges 2:15

Whenever the Israelites went out, the Lord was against them and brought disaster on them, just as He had promised and sworn to them. So they suffered greatly.

1 Samuel 28:15

“Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel asked Saul.

“I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. He doesn’t answer me anymore, either through the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called on you to tell me what I should do.”

Job 15:20

A wicked man writhes in pain all his days;
only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.

Proverbs 13:15

Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.

1 Chronicles 21:13

David answered Gad, “I’m in anguish. Please, let me fall into the Lord’s hands because His mercies are very great, but don’t let me fall into human hands.”

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Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery

Psalm 73:21

When I became embittered
and my innermost being was wounded,

Covetousness » Leads to » Misery

Evil » Associations » Results of » Misery

Numbers 33:55

But if you don’t drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become thorns in your eyes and in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you will live.

Judges 16:4

Some time later, he fell in love with a woman named Delilah, who lived in the Sorek Valley.

Evil » Results of » Misery

Numbers 33:55

But if you don’t drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become thorns in your eyes and in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you will live.

Judges 16:4

Some time later, he fell in love with a woman named Delilah, who lived in the Sorek Valley.

greed » Results of » Misery

James 5:3

Your silver and gold are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You stored up treasure in the last days!

Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery

Psalm 73:21

When I became embittered
and my innermost being was wounded,

Sins » Increment » Misery

Job 15:20

A wicked man writhes in pain all his days;
only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.

1 Samuel 28:15

“Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel asked Saul.

“I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. He doesn’t answer me anymore, either through the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called on you to tell me what I should do.”

Deuteronomy 28:67

In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread you will have in your heart and because of what you will see.

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The Misery Of Greed

Proverbs 1:19

Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly;
it takes the lives of those who receive it.

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