Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Exalted
General references
Bible References
Sorrow
Matthew 26:38
Then He said to them, "My soul is extremely grieved, even to [the point where I could] die. Stay here and be alert with me [i.e., in prayer]."
John 16:6
And now that I have told you these things, your hearts are full of grief.
Romans 9:2
that I have great sorrow and continual anguish in my heart.
Philippians 2:27
And indeed, he was [so] sick that he almost died, but God had pity on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow on top of another.
Exalted
Luke 22:53
When I was with you every day in the Temple you did not raise a hand against me. But this is your hour [i.e., the time for you to act against me] and the power of darkness [has now taken over]."
General references
Matthew 5:4
"Those persons who feel grief [over their sins] are blessed because they will receive comfort [from God when they repent].