Amos 5:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD keeps saying, “Israel, turn back to me and you will live!

Cross References

2 Kings 20:3

“Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, LORD. I have obeyed you with all my heart, and I do whatever you say is right.” After this, he cried hard.

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you for ever.

2 Chronicles 15:2

At once, Azariah went to Asa and said: Listen to me, King Asa and you people of Judah and Benjamin. The LORD will be with you and help you, as long as you obey and worship him. But if you disobey him, he will desert you.

2 Chronicles 20:3

Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he asked the LORD what to do. He then told the people of Judah to go without eating to show their sorrow.

2 Chronicles 20:4

They immediately left for Jerusalem to ask for the LORD's help.

2 Chronicles 34:3

When Josiah was only sixteen years old he began worshipping God, just as his ancestor David had done. Then, four years later, he decided to destroy the local shrines in Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the sacred poles for worshipping the goddess Asherah and the idols of foreign gods.

Psalm 14:2

From heaven the LORD looks down to see if anyone is wise enough to search for him.

Psalm 22:26

The poor will eat and be full, and all who worship you will be thankful and live in hope.

Psalm 27:8

My heart tells me to pray. I am eager to see your face,

Psalm 69:32

When those in need see this, they will be happy, and the LORD's worshippers will be encouraged.

Psalm 69:33

The LORD will listen when the homeless cry out, and he will never forget his people in prison.

Isaiah 31:1

You are in for trouble if you go to Egypt for help, or if you depend on an army of chariots or a powerful cavalry. Instead you should depend on and trust the holy LORD God of Israel.

Isaiah 55:3

Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David.

Jeremiah 38:20

I said, “If you will just obey the LORD, the Babylonians won't hand you over to those Jews. You will be allowed to live, and all will go well for you.

Ezekiel 18:9

and faithfully obeys my laws and teachings. This man is good, and I promise he will live.

Hosea 10:12

Plough your fields, scatter seeds of justice, and harvest faithfulness. Worship me, the LORD, and I will send my saving power down like rain.

Amos 5:6

Turn back to the LORD, you descendants of Joseph, and you will live. If you don't, the LORD will attack like fire. Bethel will burn to the ground, and no one can save it.

Zephaniah 2:3

If you humbly obey the LORD, then come and worship him. If you do right and are humble, perhaps you will be safe on that day when the LORD turns loose his anger.

Matthew 7:8

Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.

Deuteronomy 32:46

he said, “Always remember this song I have taught you today. And let it be a warning that you must teach your children to obey everything written in The Book of God's Law.

Deuteronomy 32:47

The Law isn't empty words. It can give you a long life in the land that you are going to take.”

Deuteronomy 4:29

In all your troubles, you may finally decide that you want to worship only the LORD. And if you turn back to him and obey him completely, he will again be your God.