Popular Bible Verses about Desperation

WHY DO You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide Yourself, [veiling Your eyes] in times of trouble (distress and desperation)? AMP

Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? KJV

The Lord also will be a refuge and a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation). AMP

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. KJV

But when they in their trouble turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and [in desperation earnestly] sought Him, He was found by them. AMP

But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them. KJV