8 Bible Verses about Water, As A Symbol Of Affliction

He sent for me from on high! He grabbed hold of me, drawing me out of deep water.

Like waters, they engulf me all day long; they surround me on all sides.

Deep waters call out to what is deeper still; at the roar of your waterfalls all your breakers and your waves swirled over me.

Deliver me, God, because the waters are up to my neck.

And although the LORD gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers won't hide themselves anymore, but your own eyes will see your teachers.

When you pass through the waters, I'll be with you; and through the rivers, they won't sweep over you. when you walk through fire you won't be scorched, and the flame won't set you ablaze.

"As for the poor, the needy, those seeking water when there is none and their tongues are parched from thirst I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, won't abandon them.

He spoke and stirred up a windstorm that made its waves surge. The people ascended skyward and descended to the depths, their courage melting away in their peril. They reeled and staggered like a drunkard, as all their wisdom became useless.read more.
Yet when they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, the LORD brought them out of their distress. He calmed the storm and its waves quieted down.