In trouble like this I need loyal friends--- whether I've forsaken God or not.

Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep.

If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts share its happiness.

Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they are.

But now suppose you take away everything he has---he will curse you to your face!"

But now suppose you hurt his body---he will curse you to your face!"

Job answered, "You are talking nonsense! When God sends us something good, we welcome it. How can we complain when he sends us trouble?" Even in all this suffering Job said nothing against God.

Almighty God has shot me with arrows, and their poison spreads through my body. God has lined up his terrors against me.

You have wounded me with your arrows; you have struck me down.