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But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.
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Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.
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For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.
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My bones suffer mortal agony as my foes taunt me, saying to me all day long, “Where is your God?”
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because of what my enemy is saying, because of the threats of the wicked; for they bring down suffering on me and assail me in their anger.
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From my youth I have suffered and been close to death; I have borne your terrors and am in despair.
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Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains,
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Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
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My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
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I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
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Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
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If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
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Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
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On the day the Lord gives you relief from your suffering and turmoil and from the harsh labor forced on you,
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Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.
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“Now then, listen, you lover of pleasure, lounging in your security and saying to yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or suffer the loss of children.’
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The Suffering and Glory of the Servant
See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
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He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.
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Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.
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Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand.
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After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.
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But I said, “Alas, Sovereign Lord! The prophets keep telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine. Indeed, I will give you lasting peace in this place.’”
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“Speak this word to them: “‘Let my eyes overflow with tears night and day without ceasing; for the Virgin Daughter, my people, has suffered a grievous wound, a crushing blow.
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Lord, you understand; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long-suffering—do not take me away; think of how I suffer reproach for your sake.
