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In the morning you shall say, Would it were even! and at even you shall say, Would it were morning! for the fear of your heart which you shall fear, and for the sight of your eyes which you shall see.
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A Life of Constant Dread
Commentators explain this verse describes profound psychological anguish. The desire for morning or evening to pass is a desperate plea to survive the immediate future. This constant fear is fueled by witnessing horrific events and dreading that the same fate will befall them, creating a life of unrelenting terror.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The curses correspond in form and number (Deuteronomy 28:15–19) to the blessings (Deuteronomy 28:3–6), and the special ways…
19th Century
Anglican
Thou shalt say. —The Talmud expounds this as referring to the constant increase of trouble. Yesterday evening this morning was longed for.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the morning you shall say, would God it were even Wishing they might get through the day well, fearing their life…
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