Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible




Deep waters call out to what is deeper still; at the roar of your waterfalls all your breakers and your waves swirled over me.

"God has certainly worn me out; you devastated my entire world. You've arrested me, making me testify against myself! My leanness rises up to attack me, accusing me to my face. His anger tears me in his persistent resentment against me; he gnashes his teeth at me. My adversary glares at me. read more.
People gaped at me with mouths wide open; they slap me in their scorn and gather together against me. God has delivered me over to the ungodly, throwing me into the control of the wicked. "He tore me apart when I was at ease; grabbing me by my neck, he shook me to pieces then he really made me his target. His archers surround me, slashing open my kidneys without pity; he pours out my gall on the ground. Attack follows attack as he breaks through my defenses! He runs over me like a mighty warrior. "I've even sewn sackcloth directly to my skin; I've buried my strength in the dust. My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,

You caused men to ride over us. You brought us through fire and water, but you led us to abundance.

You cast me into the deep into the heart of the sea. Flood waters engulfed me. All your breakers and your waves swirled over me.




He uncovers the hidden dimensions from darkness, bringing what is in deep shadow to light.

My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,

Nevertheless, you crushed us in the lair of jackals, and covered us in deep darkness.



My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,


You fed them tears as their food, and caused them to drink a full measure of tears.


I am weary from my groaning. Every night my couch is drenched with tears, my bed is soaked through.

But my harp is in mourning; my flute plays only songs for those who are weeping."

I have eaten ashes as food and mixed my drink with tears

My face is red from my tears, and dark shadows encircle my eyelids,

Hear my prayer, LORD, pay attention to my cry, and do not ignore my tears. I am an alien in your presence, a stranger just like my ancestors were.

My tears have been my food day and night, while people keep asking me all day long, "Where is your God?"