Isaiah 38:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“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.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

Abram was ninety-nine years old when the LORD appeared to him again and said, “I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,

Genesis 6:9

and this is the story about him. Noah was the only person who lived right and obeyed God.

1 Kings 15:14

As long as Asa lived, he was completely faithful to the LORD, even though he did not destroy the local shrines.

1 Kings 2:4

You and your descendants must always faithfully obey the LORD. If you do, he will keep the solemn promise he made to me that someone from our family will always be king of Israel.

2 Kings 18:3

Hezekiah obeyed the LORD, just as his ancestor David had done.

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.

1 Chronicles 29:19

And give Solomon the desire to obey your laws and teachings completely, and the desire to build the temple for which I have provided these gifts.

1 Chronicles 29:9

David and the people were very happy that so much had been given to the LORD, and they all celebrated.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again.

2 Chronicles 25:2

Even though Amaziah obeyed the LORD by doing right, he refused to be completely faithful.

Ezra 10:1

While Ezra was down on his knees in front of God's temple, praying with tears in his eyes, and confessing the sins of the people of Israel, a large number of men, women, and children gathered around him and cried bitterly.

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard this, I sat down and cried. Then for several days, I mourned; I went without eating to show my sorrow, and I prayed:

Nehemiah 13:14

I pray that my God will remember these good things that I have done for his temple and for those who worship there.

Nehemiah 13:22

I ordered the Levites to make themselves holy and to guard the gates on the Sabbath, so that it would be kept holy. God is truly merciful, and I pray that he will treat me with kindness and bless me for doing this.

Nehemiah 13:31

I also arranged for the people to bring firewood to the altar each day and for them to bring the first part of their harvest to the temple. I pray that God will bless me for the good I have done.

Nehemiah 5:19

I pray that God will bless me for everything I have done for my people.

Psalm 101:2

Please help me learn to do the right thing, and I will be honest and fair in my own kingdom.

Psalm 102:9

Instead of food, I have ashes to eat and tears to drink,

Psalm 119:80

Let me truly respect your laws, so I won't be ashamed.

Psalm 16:8

I will always look to you, as you stand beside me and protect me from fear.

Psalm 26:3

I never forget your kindness, and I am always faithful to you.

Psalm 32:2

You bless them by saying, “You told me your sins, without trying to hide them, and now I forgive you.”

Psalm 6:6

My groaning has worn me out. At night my bed and pillow are soaked with tears.

Psalm 6:8

You, LORD, heard my crying, and those hateful people had better leave me alone.

Isaiah 38:2

Hezekiah turned towards the wall and prayed,

Isaiah 38:4

Then the LORD sent me

Hosea 12:4

At Bethel, Jacob wrestled with an angel and won; then with tears in his eyes, he asked for a blessing, and God spoke to us there.

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said, “Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful.”

2 Corinthians 1:12

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's wonderful kindness instead of by the wisdom of this world.

Deuteronomy 6:18

and live in a way that pleases him. Then you will be able to go in and take this good land from your enemies, just as he promised your ancestors.

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.

Hebrews 6:10

God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won't forget the love you have shown his people.