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
Oh that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut me off!
Job 7:15
I would rather die of strangulation than go on and on like this.
Jeremiah 20:18
Why did I ever come forth from the womb to look on trouble and sorrow? My days have been spent in shame!
Light
Job 3:16
Why was I not hidden in the ground like a stillborn child, like an infant who never saw the light of day?
Job 33:28
He redeemed me from going down to the pit, and I will live to enjoy the light.
The bitter
Job 7:15
I would rather die of strangulation than go on and on like this.
1 Samuel 1:10
Hannah was filled with grief and wept bitterly. She prayed and pledged an oath to Jehovah:
2 Kings 4:27
but when she came to Elisha, she bowed down before him and took hold of his feet. Gehazi was about to push her away. Elisha said: Do not bother her. You can see she is deeply distressed. Jehovah has not told me a thing about it.
Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter.
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Ecclesiastes 4:2
I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.