Thematic Bible: Of disappointment and grief


Thematic Bible



You fed them the bread of tears
and gave them a full measure
of tears to drink.
Verse ConceptsCup Of SufferingTearsSevere Afflictions


I am weary from my groaning;
with my tears I dampen my pillow
and drench my bed every night.
Verse ConceptsNightTirednessTearsTired In Activity

My lyre is used for mourning
and my flute for the sound of weeping.


> Verse ConceptsFlutesHarpsMusical Instruments, types ofSad Music

I eat ashes like bread
and mingle my drinks with tears
Verse ConceptsAshesWeepingCup Of SufferingRepulsive FoodAshes Of Humiliation

My face has grown red with weeping,
and darkness covers my eyes,
Verse ConceptsShadowsWeepingThe Shadow Of DeathTearsRed Faces

“Hear my prayer, Lord,
and listen to my cry for help;
do not be silent at my tears.
For I am a foreigner residing with You,
a temporary resident like all my fathers.
Verse ConceptsBeing A PilgrimSilenceWeepingPilgrimsPilgrims, Examples OfSpiritual DeafnessTearsCryingReckoned As ForeignersHear Prayer!Pay Attention O God!Feelings Of Alienation

My tears have been my food day and night,
while all day long people say to me,
“Where is your God?”
Verse ConceptsNightWeepingInfidelity To GodTearsGod Not ExistingAffliction Day And NightRepulsive FoodWhere Is God?ScoffersHaving A Good Day

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