Ecclesiastes 2:23
Indeed, all of his days are filled with sorrow, and his struggles bring grief. In fact, his mind remains restless throughout the night. This is pointless, too!
Job 5:7
But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward."
Job 14:1
Human beings born by women are short-lived and full of trouble.
Psalm 127:2
It is useless to get up early and to stay up late, eating the food of exhausting labor truly he gives sleep to those he loves.
Genesis 47:9
"I'm 130 years old," Jacob replied. "My years have turned out to be few and unpleasant, but I haven't yet reached the age my ancestors did during their travels on earth."
Esther 6:1
That night the king could not sleep, so he gave instructions to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read to the king.
Job 7:13-14
For I've said, "My bed will comfort me; my couch will ease my burdens while I complain.'
Psalm 6:6-7
I am weary from my groaning. Every night my couch is drenched with tears, my bed is soaked through.
Psalm 32:4
For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude
Psalm 77:2-4
When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; my hands were raised at night and they did not grow weary. I refused to be comforted.
Psalm 90:7-10
Indeed, we are consumed by your anger and terrified by your wrath.
Psalm 90:15
Cause us to rejoice throughout the time when you have afflicted us, the years when we have known trouble.
Ecclesiastes 1:18
For with much wisdom there is much sorrow; the more someone adds to knowledge, the more someone adds to grief.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
Sweet is the sleep of a working man, whether he eats a little or a lot, but the excess wealth of the rich will not allow him to rest.
Daniel 6:18
Then the king retired to his palace to spend the night fasting. He enjoyed no entertainment, and he couldn't sleep.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."