He had seven sons and three daughters,

and owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, one thousand head of cattle, and five hundred donkeys. He also had a large number of servants and was the richest man in the East.

I have no peace, no rest, and my troubles never end.

God was always with me then and gave me light as I walked through the darkness.

I always expected to live a long life and to die at home in comfort.

I was like a tree whose roots always have water and whose branches are wet with dew.

The wicked roar and growl like lions, but God silences them and breaks their teeth.

Yet you left us helpless among wild animals; you abandoned us in deepest darkness.

He has left my flesh open and raw, and has broken my bones.

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They are proud and rebellious; they stubbornly hold up their shields and rush to fight against God.

they risked their lives for me. I am grateful to them---not only I, but all the Gentile churches as well.

He chased me off the road, tore me to pieces, and left me.

When they leaned on you, you broke, pierced their armpits, and made them wrench their backs.

Why do you keep me under guard? Do you think I am a sea monster?

Are you harmed by my sin, you jailer? Why use me for your target practice? Am I so great a burden to you?

He drew his bow and made me the target for his arrows.