2 Kings 19:26

Contemporary English Version 1995

Their people became weak, terribly confused. They were like wild flowers or tender young grass growing on a flat roof, scorched before it matures.

Cross References

1 Peter 1:24

The Scriptures say, “Humans wither like grass, and their glory fades like wild flowers. Grass dries up, and flowers fall to the ground.

Jeremiah 51:32

The enemy now controls the river crossings! The marshes are on fire! Your army has panicked!”

Jeremiah 51:30

The Babylonian soldiers have lost their strength and courage. They stay in their fortresses, unable to fight, while the enemy breaks through the city gates, then sets their homes on fire.

Jeremiah 37:10

Even if you could defeat their entire army, their wounded survivors would still be able to leave their tents and set Jerusalem on fire.

Psalm 127:1

Without the help of the Lord it is useless to build a home or to guard a city.

Psalm 102:11

My life fades like a shadow at the end of day and withers like grass.

Psalm 92:7

Though the wicked sprout and spread like grass, they will be pulled up by their roots.

Numbers 14:9

So don't rebel. We have no reason to be afraid of the people who live there. The Lord is on our side, and they won't stand a chance against us!

Numbers 11:23

The Lord answered, “I can do anything! Watch and you'll see my words come true.”

Matthew 10:27

Whatever I say to you in the dark, you must tell in the light. And you must announce from the housetops whatever I have whispered to you.

Genesis 41:6

Later, seven other heads of grain appeared, but they were thin and scorched by a wind from the desert.

Isaiah 13:8

Everyone will tremble with pain like a woman giving birth; they will stare at each other with horror on their faces.

Genesis 41:23

Then seven other heads of grain came up. They were thin and scorched by a wind from the desert.