Thorn in Numbers

-The ground cursed with GEN 3:18 -Used -As an awl JOB 41:2 -For fuel PSA 58:9; 118:12; ECC 7:6 -Hedges formed of HOS 2:6; MIC 7:4 -Crown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head MAT 27:29; MRK 15:17; JHN 19:2,5 -FIGURATIVE -Of afflictions NUM 33:55; 2CO 12:7 -Of the adversities of the wicked PRO 22:5 -Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truth MAT 13:7,22