while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush,(A) sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life;(B) I am no better than my ancestors.”

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“Oh, that I might have my request,
    that God would grant what I hope for,(A)

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that God would be willing to crush(A) me,
    to let loose his hand and cut off my life!(B)

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