2 Samuel 16:12

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

But if the Lord hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, maybe he will have pity on me instead.

Cross References

Hebrews 12:10

Our human fathers correct us for a short time, and they do it as they think best. But God corrects us for our own good, because he wants us to be holy, as he is.

Deuteronomy 23:5

But the Lord your God loves you, so he refused to listen to Balaam and turned Balaam's curse into a blessing.

Romans 8:28

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

Psalm 25:18

See my troubles and misery and forgive my sins.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

but he will give you relief from your troubles. God will do the same for us, when the Lord Jesus comes from heaven with his powerful angels

1 Samuel 1:11

“Lord All-Powerful, I am your servant, but I am so miserable! Please let me have a son. I promise to give him to you for as long as he lives, and his hair will never be cut.”

2 Corinthians 4:17

These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.

Isaiah 27:7

I, the Lord, didn't punish and kill the people of Israel as fiercely as I punished and killed their enemies.

2 Samuel 16:13

David and the others went on down the road. Shimei went along the hillside by the road, cursing and throwing rocks and dirt at them.

2 Kings 19:4

Please pray for those of us who are left alive. The king of Assyria sent his army commander to insult the living God. Perhaps the Lord heard what he said and will do something, if you will pray.

Psalm 109:28

I don't care if they curse me, as long as you bless me. You will make my enemies fail when they attack, and you will make me glad to be your servant.

Psalm 132:1

Our Lord, don't forget David and how he suffered.

Proverbs 25:22

This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads. And the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 26:2

A curse you don't deserve will take wings and fly away like a sparrow or a swallow.

Deuteronomy 23:6

Don't even think of signing a peace treaty with Moab or Ammon.

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and the distress, and you will do something. The poor can count on you, and so can orphans.

Joel 2:14

I am the Lord your God. Perhaps I will change my mind and treat you with mercy. Then you will be blessed with enough grain and wine for offering sacrifices to me.