Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions, Prayer During » That we may know the causes of our trouble
Teach me, and I will be quiet. Show me where I have been wrong.
Verse Concepts
I will say to God: 'Do not condemn me, but tell me what charges you have against me.
Verse Concepts
How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my transgressions and my sin. Why do you hide your face and consider me your enemy?
Reasoning » With God
But I want to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God.
Verse Concepts
Listen carefully to my words. Let your ears take in (Pay attention to) what I say. Now that I have prepared my case, I know I will be vindicated. Can anyone bring charges against me? If so, I will be silent and die. read more.
Only grant me these two things, O God, and then I will not hide from you: Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors. Then summon me and I will answer, or let me speak, and you reply. How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my transgressions and my sin. Why do you hide your face and consider me your enemy? Will you torment a leaf driven two and fro? Will you chase after dry chaff? You write down bitter things against me and make me inherit the sins of my youth. You fasten my feet in shackles. You keep close watch on all my paths by putting marks on the soles of my feet. So man wastes away like something rotten, like a garment eaten by moths.
Only grant me these two things, O God, and then I will not hide from you: Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors. Then summon me and I will answer, or let me speak, and you reply. How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my transgressions and my sin. Why do you hide your face and consider me your enemy? Will you torment a leaf driven two and fro? Will you chase after dry chaff? You write down bitter things against me and make me inherit the sins of my youth. You fasten my feet in shackles. You keep close watch on all my paths by putting marks on the soles of my feet. So man wastes away like something rotten, like a garment eaten by moths.