Genesis 19:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

“Don't get in our way,” the crowd answered. “You're a foreigner. What right do you have to order us around? We'll do worse things to you than we're going to do to them.” The crowd kept arguing with Lot. Finally, they rushed toward the door to break it down.

Cross References

Exodus 2:14

The man answered, “Who put you in charge of us and made you our judge? Are you planning to kill me, just like you killed that Egyptian?” This frightened Moses because he was sure that people must have found out what had happened.

Genesis 13:12

Abram stayed in the land of Canaan. But Lot settled near the cities of the valley and put up his tents not far from Sodom,

Matthew 7:6

Don't give to dogs what belongs to God. They will only turn and attack you. Don't throw pearls down in front of pigs. They will trample all over them.

Jeremiah 8:12

They should be ashamed of the way they live, but they don't even blush. And so, when I punish Judah, they will end up on the ground, dead like everyone else.

Jeremiah 6:15

They should be ashamed of their disgusting sins, but they don't even blush. And so, when I punish Judah, they will end up on the ground, dead like everyone else. I, the Lord, have spoken.

Jeremiah 3:3

So I, the Lord, refused to let the spring rains fall. But just like a prostitute, you still have no shame for what you have done.

Isaiah 65:5

And then they say to others, “Don't come near us! We're dedicated to God.” Such people are like smoke, irritating my nose all day.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

Fools begin with nonsense, and their stupid chatter ends with disaster.

Ecclesiastes 9:3

It's terribly unfair for the same thing to happen to each of us. We are mean and foolish while we live, and then we die.

Proverbs 27:3

Stones and sand are heavy, but trouble caused by a fool is a much heavier load.

Proverbs 17:12

A bear robbed of her cubs is far less dangerous than a stubborn fool.

Proverbs 14:16

Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

1 Samuel 25:17

He's a bully who won't listen to anyone. Isn't there something you can do? Please think of something! Or else our master and his family and everyone who works for him are all doomed.

1 Samuel 17:44

and shouted, “Come on! When I'm finished with you, I'll feed you to the birds and wild animals!”

Genesis 11:6

he said: These people are working together because they all speak the same language. This is just the beginning. Soon they will be able to do anything they want.

1 Samuel 2:16

Usually the people answered, “Take what you want. But first, let us sacrifice the fat to the Lord.” “No,” the servant would reply. “If you don't give it to me now, I'll take it by force.”

Ezekiel 16:49

They were arrogant and spoiled; they had everything they needed and still refused to help the poor and needy.