Friendlessness

The bitter experience of the absence of friendship, leading to a sense of isolation and despair. It is often blamed on the faithlessness of others or even on God himself.

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The experience of friendlessness The darkness of being alone Ps 88:18 See also Ps 88:8; Ps 102:7; Ps 142:4 Contempt and rejection Ps 31:11–12 See also Ps 38:11 Hatred and loathing Job 19:13–19 See also Job 30:10 Slander and conspiracy Ps 31:13 See also Je 20:10 Examples of friendlessness Elijah 1 Ki…