Julie
As I think anyone in Job's situation would, he laments and questions why he was even born if his life is turning out so terrible and all of these bad things are happening. Asking why he didn't just die instead of having all of these great things happen and then they are all taken away. This is where most people struggle because they think that if they believe in God then everything should be perfect all the time and it definitely is not. We still have to show our faith and trust even in the darkest times of our lives.
This psalm begins with someone praying about the distress that they are experiencing from being taunted by their enemies. It moves into a praise for the Lord and for all he does and for the fear that he casts on those who do not believe. They are asking that future generations are able to see that the Lord helps those in their time of distress and will deal with those that are hurting them. Then it ends with a reminder that God will remain after everyone falls.
Michelle
There is alot of cursing and questioning why he has been born to endure so many terrible things. It does sound as if he wishes he was never born or that he was taken to rest with his ancestors. I agree we do tend to think that if we follow God and are forgiven then our lives will be perfect everyday and things will go our way. That is not reality. We question God when these things happen in our lives and wonder why we are made to endure things. I have found myself asking what is it you want me to learn or why is this happening to me. Of course I don't get an answer. But I think you are right in that we need to maintain the faith and praise to God in every situation. Praying seems to be necessary no matter the circumstances we are faced with.
Your synopsis explains this psalm perfectly. I got nothing else from it.
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