Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Sa 8:1-6​—The prophet Samuel is hurt and disappointed when the Israelites insist on having a king

• 1Sa 20:30-34​—Jonathan is hurt and humiliated when King Saul, his father, turns on him in anger

Comforting scriptures:

• Ps 27:10; Isa 49:15; Ro 3:3, 4

• See also Pr 19:11; Php 4:8

Comforting Bible account(s):

• Ps 55:12-14, 16-18, 22​—Though betrayed by his close friend Ahithophel, King David throws his burden on Jehovah and finds comfort

• 2Ti 4:16-18​—When under trial, the apostle Paul is forsaken by humans, but he draws power from Jehovah and from the hope that He gives

Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ps 51:1-5​—King David is deeply pained because of his sins against Jehovah

• Ro 7:19-24​—The apostle Paul feels miserable about his ongoing battle against his own sinful tendencies

Comforting scriptures:

• Ps 103:12; 130:3; Isa 43:25; 1Jo 1:9

Comforting Bible account(s):

• 1Ki 9:2-5​—Although King David committed some very serious sins, Jehovah remembers him as a man of integrity

• 1Ti 1:12-16​—Despite his grave sins of the past, the apostle Paul is confident that he will be shown mercy