Genesis 4:23

Bible in Basic English 1965

And Lamech said to his wives, Adah and Zillah, give ear to my voice; you wives of Lamech, give attention to my words, for I would put a man to death for a wound, and a young man for a blow;

Cross References

Genesis 4:22

And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who is the father of every maker of cutting instruments of brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

Psalm 94:1

O God, in whose hands is punishment, O God of punishment, let your shining face be seen.

Exodus 20:13

Do not put anyone to death without cause.

Leviticus 19:18

Do not make attempts to get equal with one who has done you wrong, or keep hard feelings against the children of your people, but have love for your neighbour as for yourself: I am the Lord.

Numbers 23:18

And in the words which the Lord had given him he said, Up! Balak, and give ear; give attention to me, O son of Zippor:

Deuteronomy 32:35

Punishment is mine and reward, at the time of the slipping of their feet: for the day of their downfall is near, sudden will be their fate.

Judges 9:7

Now Jotham, on hearing of it, went to the top of Mount Gerizim, and crying out with a loud voice said to them, Give ear to me, you townsmen of Shechem, so that God may give ear to you.