Can We Relieve Hashem of Suffering?

Examples of achieving sincere prayer only after one’s supporters give up hope.  Golus, manifest as distance from Hashem is a punishment for sin, but itself breeds only further distance and sin.  Sources indicating that golus is causing suffering to Hashem.  Observations regarding Chanah’s prayer. Discussion of the ultimate purpose of Nevi’im demanding improvement from Klal Yisroel.

Citations: Aside from the commentaries on Mishlei, this shiur cites the ShirHaShirim Rabbah (on 1:8), Gemara Brachos 31b, and Sefer Nefesh HaChaim 2ndShaar, 12th chapter