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“Remove Your affliction from me; I am devastated by the attack of Your hand. In reproach for sin You chastened man; like a moth, You wore away that which is precious to him. All mankind is nothing but futility, forever. Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my cry; do not be silent to my tears, for I…” quote by Anonymous
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““Remove Your affliction from me; I am devastated by the attack of Your hand. In reproach for sin You chastened man; like a moth, You wore away that which is precious to him. All mankind is nothing but futility, forever. Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my cry; do not be silent to my tears, for I am a stranger with You, a sojourner like all my forefathers. Turn from me, that I may recover my strength, before I depart and I am no more.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Prayer: Unknown religious text, possibly personal lament

The speaker pleads for divine relief from suffering, feeling alienated and seeking restoration before death.

In simple terms: Ask for help and healing before it’s too late.

Key Takeaway

Seek comfort and strength through faith.

Themes

suffering faith mortality humility redemption

Mood

despair hopeful reflective

Type

prayer lament spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • illness
  • grief
  • spiritual seeking

Key Concepts

theodicy spiritual yearning existential fragility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be a stranger before the divine?
  • How can one find strength amid perceived futility?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not answer immediate pain; human agency is limited.

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