Isaiah 3:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

But the answer will be, “I can't do you any good. Don't make me your leader. There's no food or clothing left in my house.”

Cross References

Hosea 5:13

When Israel and Judah saw their sickness and wounds, Israel asked help from Assyria and its mighty king. But the king cannot cure them or heal their wounds.

Hosea 6:1

Let's return to the Lord. He has torn us to shreds, but he will bandage our wounds and make us well.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have never protected the weak ones or healed the sick ones or bandaged those that get hurt. You let them wander off and never look for those that get lost. You are cruel and mean to my sheep.

Lamentations 2:13

Zion, how can I comfort you? How great is your pain? Lovely city of Jerusalem, how can I heal your wounds, gaping as wide as the sea?

Jeremiah 14:19

Have you rejected Judah, Lord? Do you hate Jerusalem? Why did you strike down Judah with a fatal wound? We had hoped for peace and a time of healing, but all we got was terror.

Isaiah 58:12

You will rebuild those houses left in ruins for years; you will be known as a builder and repairer of city walls and streets.

Deuteronomy 32:40

“I make this solemn promise: Just as I live forever,

Genesis 14:22

Abram answered: The Lord God Most High made the heavens and the earth. And I have promised him

Joel 1:16

Our food is already gone; there's no more celebrating at the temple of our God.