Nehemiah 5:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then I emptied my pockets and said, “If you don't keep your promise, that's what God will do to you. He will empty out everything you own, even taking away your houses.” The people answered, “We will keep our promise.” Then they praised the Lord and did as they had promised.

Cross References

Acts 18:6

Finally, they turned against him and insulted him. So he shook the dust from his clothes and told them, “Whatever happens to you will be your own fault! I am not to blame. From now on I am going to preach to the Gentiles.”

Matthew 10:14

If someone won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave their home or town. And shake the dust from your feet at them.

1 Chronicles 16:36

Lord God of Israel, you deserve to be praised forever and ever.” After David finished, the people shouted, “Amen! Praise the Lord!”

Acts 13:51

Paul and Barnabas shook the dust from that place off their feet and went on to the city of Iconium.

Ecclesiastes 5:5

It's better not to make a promise at all than to make one and not keep it.

Psalm 119:106

Your laws are fair, and I have given my word to respect them all.

Psalm 76:11

Everyone, make your promises to the Lord your God and do what you promise. The Lord is fearsome, and all his servants should bring him gifts.

Psalm 50:14

I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.

Nehemiah 8:6

Ezra praised the great Lord God, and they lifted their hands, shouting “Amen! Amen!” Then they bowed with their faces to the ground and worshiped the Lord.

2 Kings 23:3

After Josiah had finished reading, he stood by one of the columns. He asked the people to promise in the Lord's name to faithfully obey the Lord and to follow his commands. The people agreed to do everything written in the book.

1 Samuel 15:28

Samuel said, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today, and he will give it to someone who is better than you.

1 Corinthians 14:16

Suppose some strangers are in your worship service, when you are praising God with your spirit. If they don't understand you, how will they know to say, “Amen”?

Proverbs 28:4

Lawbreakers praise criminals, but law-abiding citizens always oppose them.