Ezra 9:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But for now, LORD God, you have shown great kindness to us. You made us truly happy by letting some of us settle in this sacred place and by helping us in our time of slavery.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:4

Please pray for those of us who are left alive. The king of Assyria sent his army commander to insult the living God. Perhaps the LORD heard what he said and will do something, if you will pray.

Ezra 9:9

We are slaves, but you have never turned your back on us. You love us, and because of you, the kings of Persia have helped us. It's as though you have given us new life! You let us rebuild your temple and live safely in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 1:11

Please answer my prayer and the prayer of your other servants who gladly honour your name. When I serve the king his wine today, make him pleased with me and let him do what I ask.

Nehemiah 9:31

But you are merciful and kind, and so you never forgot them or let them be destroyed.

Job 33:30

to be saved from death and brought into the light that gives life.

Psalm 13:3

Please listen, LORD God, and answer my prayers. Make my eyes sparkle again, or else I will fall into the sleep of death.

Psalm 13:4

My enemies will say, “Now we've won!” They will be greatly pleased when I am defeated.

Psalm 138:7

I am surrounded by trouble, but you protect me against my angry enemies. With your own powerful arm you keep me safe.

Psalm 34:5

Keep your eyes on the LORD! You will shine like the sun and never blush with shame.

Psalm 85:6

Won't you give us fresh life and let your people be glad because of you?

Proverbs 29:13

The poor and all who abuse them must each depend on God for light.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. These sayings come from God, our only shepherd, and they are like nails that fasten things together.

Isaiah 1:9

Zion would have disappeared like Sodom and Gomorrah, if the LORD All-Powerful had not let a few of its people survive.

Isaiah 14:3

The LORD will set you free from your sorrow, suffering, and slavery.

Isaiah 56:5

Then I will set up monuments in my temple with your names written on them. This will be much better than having children, because these monuments will stand there for ever.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Isaiah 6:13

If only a tenth of the people are left, even they will be destroyed. But just as stumps remain after trees have been cut down, some of my chosen ones will be left.

Jeremiah 42:2

and said, “Please pray to the LORD your God for us. Judah used to have many people, but as you can see, only a few of us are left.

Jeremiah 44:14

None of you will survive. You may hope to return to Judah some day, but only a very few of you will escape death and be able to go back.

Ezekiel 14:22

And those who survive will be taken from their country and led here to Babylonia. Ezekiel, when you see how sinful they are, you will know why I did all these things to Jerusalem.

Hosea 6:2

In two or three days he will heal us and restore our strength that we may live with him.

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.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I, the LORD, won't destroy any of your people who are truly humble and turn to me for safety.

Zechariah 10:4

From this flock will come leaders who will be strong like cornerstones and tent pegs and weapons of war.

Zechariah 8:12

Instead, I will make sure that your crops are planted in peace and your vineyards are fruitful, that your fields are fertile and the dew falls from the sky.

Zechariah 8:6

This may seem impossible for my people who are left, but it isn't impossible for me, the LORD All-Powerful.

Romans 9:27

And this is what the prophet Isaiah said about the people of Israel, “The people of Israel are as many as the grains of sand along the beach. But only a few who are left will be saved.

Revelation 3:12

Everyone who wins the victory will be made into a pillar in the temple of my God, and they will stay there for ever. I will write on each of them the name of my God and the name of his city. It is the new Jerusalem that my God will send down from heaven. I will also write on them my own new name.

1 Samuel 14:27

Jonathan did not know about Saul's warning to the soldiers. So he dipped the end of his walking stick in the honey and ate some with his fingers. He felt stronger and more alert.

1 Samuel 14:29

Jonathan said, “My father has caused you a lot of trouble. Look at me! I had only a little of this honey, but already I feel strong and alert.