Isaiah 16:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Moab's messengers say to the people of Judah, “Be kind and help us! Shade us from the heat of the noonday sun. Hide our refugees! Don't turn them away.

Cross References

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need.”

Isaiah 25:4

You have been a place of safety for the poor and needy in times of trouble. Brutal enemies pounded us like a heavy rain or the heat of the sun at midday, but you were our shelter.

Isaiah 32:2

They will be a place of safety from stormy winds, a stream in the desert, and a rock that gives shade from the heat of the sun.

Isaiah 56:8

I, the LORD, promise to bring together my people who were taken away, and let them join the others.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with everyone who is hungry; share your home with the poor and homeless. Give clothes to those in need; don't turn away your relatives.

Isaiah 9:6

A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are ill-treated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Matthew 25:35

When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me,

Hebrews 13:2

Be sure to welcome strangers into your home. By doing this, some people have welcomed angels as guests, without even knowing it.

Judges 9:15

The thorn bush replied, “If you really want me to be your king, then come into my shade and I will protect you. But if you're deceiving me, I'll start a fire that will spread out and destroy the cedars of Lebanon.” After Jotham had finished telling this story, he said: