1 Chronicles 21:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

David was miserable and said, “It's a terrible choice to make! But the LORD is kind, and I'd rather be punished by him than by anyone else.”

Cross References

2 Kings 6:15

When Elisha's servant got up the next morning, he saw that Syrian troops had the town surrounded. “Sir, what are we going to do?” he asked.

2 Kings 7:4

There's nothing to eat in the city, so we would starve if we went inside. But if we stay out here, we will die for certain. Let's sneak over to the Syrian army camp and surrender. They might kill us, but they might not.”

2 Chronicles 28:9

Oded lived in Samaria and was one of the LORD's prophets. He met Israel's army on their way back from Judah and said to them: The LORD God of your ancestors let you defeat Judah's army only because he was angry with them. But you should not have been so cruel!

Esther 4:11

there is a law about going in to see the king, and all his officials and his people know about this law. Anyone who goes in to see the king without being invited by him will be put to death. The only way that anyone can be saved is for the king to hold out the gold sceptre to that person. And it's been thirty days since he has asked for me.”

Esther 4:16

“Bring together all the Jews in Susa and tell them to go without eating for my sake! Don't eat or drink for three days and nights. My servant girls and I will do the same. Then I will go in to see the king, even if it means I must die.”

Psalm 103:8

The LORD is merciful! He is kind and patient, and his love never fails.

Psalm 106:7

When they were in Egypt, they paid no attention to your marvellous deeds or your wonderful love. And they turned against you at the Red Sea.

Psalm 119:156

You are merciful, LORD! Please do the right thing and save my life.

Psalm 130:4

But you forgive us, and so we will worship you.

Psalm 130:7

Israel, trust the LORD! He is always merciful, and he has the power to save you.

Psalm 5:7

Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, LORD, and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple.

Psalm 69:13

But I pray to you, LORD. So when the time is right, answer me and help me with your wonderful love.

Psalm 69:16

Answer me, LORD! You are kind and good. Pay attention to me! You are truly merciful.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Psalm 86:5

You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you.

Proverbs 12:10

Good people are kind to their animals, but a mean person is cruel.

Isaiah 46:7

They carry the idol on their shoulders, then put it on a stand, but it cannot move. They call out to the idol when they are in trouble, but it doesn't answer, and it cannot help.

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people. So I let you take their land and bring disgrace on them. You showed them no mercy, but were especially cruel to those who were old.

Isaiah 55:7

Give up your crooked ways and your evil thoughts. Return to the LORD our God. He will be merciful and forgive your sins.

Isaiah 63:15

Please, LORD, look down from your holy and glorious home in the heavens and see what's going on. Have you lost interest? Where is your power? Show that you care about us and have mercy!

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell about the kind deeds the LORD has done. They deserve praise! The LORD has shown mercy to the people of Israel; he has been kind and good.

Lamentations 3:32

He causes a lot of suffering, but he also has pity because of his great love.

Jonah 4:2

So he prayed: Our LORD, I knew from the very beginning that you wouldn't destroy Nineveh. That's why I left my own country and headed for Spain. You are a kind and merciful God, and you are very patient. You always show love, and you don't like to punish anyone, not even foreigners.

Micah 7:18

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry for ever; you're glad to have pity

Habakkuk 3:2

I know your reputation, LORD, and I am amazed at what you have done. Please turn from your anger and be merciful; do for us what you did for our ancestors.

John 12:27

Now I am deeply troubled, and I don't know what to say. But I must not ask my Father to keep me from this time of suffering. In fact, I came into the world to suffer.

Philippians 1:23

It is a hard choice to make. I want to die and be with Christ, because that would be much better.

Hebrews 10:31

It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God!