Why, God, did you let me be born? I should have died before anyone saw me.

To go from the womb straight to the grave would have been as good as never existing.

(SEE 20:17)

When the LORD saw that Leah was loved less than Rachel, he made it possible for her to have children, but Rachel remained childless.

And even though he loved Hannah very much he would give her only one share, because the LORD had kept her from having children.

We may have a hundred children and live a long time, but no matter how long we live, if we do not get our share of happiness and do not receive a decent burial, then I say that a baby born dead is better off.

It never sees the light of day or knows what life is like, but at least it has found rest---

for not killing me before I was born. Then my mother's womb would have been my grave.

(SEE 6:1)

they would weigh more than the sands of the sea, so my wild words should not surprise you.

I am tired of living. Listen to my bitter complaint.

(SEE 23:1)

Don't let anything worry you or cause you pain. You aren't going to be young very long.