Job 7:15

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I prefer strangling and death rather than this body of mine.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 17:23 : 23 When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey, set out for his house in his hometown, set his house in order, and then hanged himself. He died and was buried in his father's tomb.
  • Matt 27:5 : 5 Then, throwing the silver pieces into the temple, he left. He went and hanged himself.

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    3Now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.

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    14then you frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions.

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    11Therefore, I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

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    20Are not my days few? Leave me alone, so I may have a moment of relief.

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    18Why then did You bring me out of the womb? I wish I had died and no eye had seen me.

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