Job, 19
22. Why do you hound me as though you were divine, and insatiably prey upon me?
22. Why do you hound me as though you were divine, and insatiably prey upon me?
Job 19 is a chapter in which Job expresses his anguish and despair at his situation, crying out for compassion and justice. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 34:18: "Near the lord of those who have a broken heart and save those of the oppressed spirit." This verse talks about how God is close to those who suffer and feel oppressed, offering them salvation and comfort.
Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the meek; he sent me to restore the contrite of heart, to proclaim liberation to the captives and to free the handcuffs . " This verse talks about the Messiah's mission to bring hope and restoration to those who suffer.
Psalm 88:14-15: "Why do you reject my soul? Why do you hide your face from me? I am overwhelmed since the youth and I have been suffering your terrors; I am desperate." This psalm presents a prayer of despair similar to Job's, in which the psalmist calls for God's help in the face of his anguish.
Isaiah 49:15-16: "Can a chance a woman to forget about her baby who still breastfeeds, so that he does not pity him, the son of his womb? I will not forget you. Behold, in the palms of my hands I recorded you; your walls are continually before me. " This verse talks about God's love and care for his children, showing that he never leaves them or forgets.
Psalm 31:9: "You go to me, Lord, because I am distressed; consumed my eyes, my soul, and my body are in sadness." This psalm presents a prayer similar to that of Job, in which the psalmist calls for compassion in the face of his anguish and suffering.
“Deve-se caminhar em nuvens cada vez que se termina uma confissão!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
