Holy Scripture
Job 30:20
A church father on this verse
“I will cry unto Thee, but Thou wilt not hear me; I stand, and Thou regardest me not. Since Holy Church in the time of her persecution 'stands' by faith, and 'cries' by longings. But she is grieved that she is 'not regarded' as it were, when she sees her wishes under tribulations delayed. For by a high counsel, Almight…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
20And I have cried to thee, but thou hearest me not: But they stood still, and observed me.
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In context
18With great force my disease has taken hold of my garment: It has compassed me as the collar of my coat.
19And thou hast counted me as clay; My portion is in dust and ashes.
— Job 30:20 —
21They attacked me also without mercy: Thou hast scourged me with a strong hand.
22And thou hast put me to grief, And hast cast me away from safety.