For my soul was grieved. I was embittered in my heart.
Parallel translations
- KJV Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
- BSB When my heart was grieved and I was pierced within,
- NKJV Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind.
- NASB ¶When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within,
- NLT Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.
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Cross-references · 5
- Ps 37:7Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
- Lam 3:13He has caused the shafts of his quiver to enter into my kidneys.
- Ps 73:3For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- Job 16:13His archers surround me. He splits my kidneys apart, and does not spare. He pours out my gall on the ground.
- Ps 37:1By David. Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
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