Jeremiah 14:6
New Living Translation
6 The wild donkeys stand on the bare hills
panting like thirsty jackals.
They strain their eyes looking for grass,
but there is none to be found.”
Jeremiah 2:24
New Living Translation
24 You are like a wild donkey,
sniffing the wind at mating time.
Who can restrain her lust?
Those who desire her don’t need to search,
for she goes running to them!
Job 39:5-6
New Living Translation
5 “Who gives the wild donkey its freedom?
Who untied its ropes?
6 I have placed it in the wilderness;
its home is the wasteland.
Joel 1:18
New Living Translation
18 How the animals moan with hunger!
The herds of cattle wander about confused,
because they have no pasture.
The flocks of sheep and goats bleat in misery.
Lamentations 5:17
New Living Translation
17 Our hearts are sick and weary,
and our eyes grow dim with tears.
Lamentations 4:17
New Living Translation
17 We looked in vain for our allies
to come and save us,
but we were looking to nations
that could not help us.
1 Samuel 14:29
New Living Translation
29 “My father has made trouble for us all!” Jonathan exclaimed. “A command like that only hurts us. See how refreshed I am now that I have eaten this little bit of honey.
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