Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;
Wherefore
The bitter
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Bible References
Wherefore
Job 6:9
And that God would be willing to crush me, that he would let loose his hand and kill me.
Job 7:15
so that I would prefer strangling, and death more than life.
Jeremiah 20:18
Why did I ever come forth from my mother's womb? All I experience is trouble and grief, and I spend my days in shame.
Light
Job 3:16
Or why was I not buried like a stillborn infant, like infants who have never seen the light?
Job 33:28
He redeemed my life from going down to the place of corruption, and my life sees the light!'
The bitter
Job 7:15
so that I would prefer strangling, and death more than life.
1 Samuel 1:10
She was very upset as she prayed to the Lord, and she was weeping uncontrollably.
2 Kings 4:27
But when she reached the prophet on the mountain, she grabbed hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to push her away, but the prophet said, "Leave her alone, for she is very upset. The Lord has kept the matter hidden from me; he didn't tell me about it."
Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;
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Ecclesiastes 4:2
So I considered those who are dead and gone more fortunate than those who are still alive.