Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

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Bible References

Kill me

1 Kings 19:4
and ran for a day's journey deep into the wilderness. He found a juniper tree, sat down under it, and prayed that he could die. He asked God, "Enough! LORD! Take my life, because I'm not better than my ancestors!"
Job 3:20
"Why does God give light to the sufferer or life to the bitter person:
Job 6:8
"Who will grant my wish? I wish God would grant what I'm hoping for:
Job 7:15
I would rather die by strangulation than continue living.
Jonah 4:3
Therefore, LORD, please kill me, because it's better for me to die than to live!"
Philippians 1:20
I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my boldness the Messiah will be exalted through me, now as always, whether I live or die.
James 1:4
But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

Let me not

Jeremiah 15:18
Why is my pain unending and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You are like a deceptive brook, whose waters cannot be depended on.
Jeremiah 20:18
Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow, and to finish my life living in shame?
Zephaniah 3:15
The LORD has acquitted you; turning back your adversaries. Israel's king, the LORD, is among you; you will not fear disaster anymore.

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Deuteronomy 1:12
How can I bear the burden of you and your bickering all by myself?

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