Isaiah 57:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Genesis 21:33

Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshipped the eternal LORD God.

1 Kings 8:27

There's not enough room in all of heaven for you, LORD God. How could you possibly live on earth in this temple I have built?

Job 22:29

When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers.

Job 6:10

Then I would be comforted, knowing that in all my pain I have never disobeyed God.

Psalm 111:9

God rescued his people, and he will never break his agreement with them. He is fearsome and holy.

Psalm 115:3

Our God is in the heavens, doing as he chooses.

Psalm 123:1

Our LORD and our God, I turn my eyes to you, on your throne in heaven.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

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 147:3

He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.

Psalm 34:19

The LORD's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.

Psalm 51:17

The way to please you is to feel sorrow deep in our hearts. This is the kind of sacrifice you won't refuse.

Psalm 51:19

Then you will be pleased with the proper sacrifices, and we will offer bulls on your altar once again.

Psalm 83:18

Make them realize that you are the LORD Most High, the only ruler of earth!

Psalm 90:2

You have always been God— long before the birth of the mountains, even before you created the earth and the world.

Psalm 93:2

You have always ruled, and you are eternal.

Psalm 97:9

The LORD rules the whole earth, and he is more glorious than all the false gods.

Psalm 99:3

Only you are God! And your power alone, so great and fearsome, is worthy of praise.

Exodus 15:11

Our LORD, no other gods compare with you— Majestic and holy! Fearsome and glorious! Miracle worker!

Exodus 15:13

The people you rescued were led by your powerful love to your holy place.

Exodus 15:18

Our LORD, you will rule for ever!

Exodus 40:34

Suddenly the sacred tent was covered by a thick cloud and filled with the glory of the LORD.

Exodus 40:35

And so, Moses could not enter the tent.

Proverbs 16:19

You are better off being humble and poor than getting rich from what you take by force.

Proverbs 8:23

to create the earth. At the very first, the LORD gave life to me.

Isaiah 18:4

The LORD said to me, “I will calmly look down from my home above— as calmly as the sun at midday or clouds in the heat of harvest season.”

Isaiah 33:5

You, LORD, are above all others, and you live in the heavens. You have brought justice and fairness to Jerusalem;

Isaiah 40:28

Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, Creator of the earth. He never gets weary or tired; his wisdom cannot be measured.

Isaiah 52:13

The LORD says: My servant will succeed! He will be given great praise and the highest honours.

Isaiah 6:1

In the year that King Uzziah died, I had a vision of the LORD. He was on his throne high above, and his robe filled the temple.

Isaiah 6:3

as they shouted, “Holy, holy, holy, LORD All-Powerful! The earth is filled with your glory.”

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!

Jeremiah 10:10

You, LORD, are the only true and living God. You will rule for all time. When you are angry the earth shakes, and nations are destroyed.

Lamentations 3:41

When we lift our hands in prayer to God in heaven, we should offer him our hearts and say,

Ezekiel 16:63

I will forgive you, but you will think about your sins and be too ashamed to say a word. I, the LORD God, have spoken.

Ezekiel 9:4

“Walk through the city of Jerusalem and mark the forehead of anyone who is truly upset and sad about the disgusting things that are being done here.”

Daniel 2:11

It can't be done, except by the gods, and they don't live here on earth.”

Daniel 4:17

This punishment is given at the command of the holy angels. It will show to all who live that God Most High controls all kingdoms and chooses for their rulers persons of humble birth.’

Daniel 4:34

Finally, I prayed to God in heaven, and my mind was healed. Then I said: “I praise and honour God Most High. He lives for ever, and his kingdom will never end.

Joel 2:13

Don't rip your clothes to show your sorrow. Instead, turn back to me with broken hearts. I am merciful, kind, and caring. I don't easily lose my temper, and I don't like to punish.

Micah 5:2

Bethlehem Ephrath, you are one of the smallest towns in the nation of Judah. But the LORD will choose one of your people to rule the nation— someone whose family goes back to ancient times.

Micah 6:8

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

Zechariah 2:13

Everyone, be silent! The LORD is present and moving about in his holy place.

Zechariah 9:9

Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey.

Matthew 6:9

You should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, help us to honour your name.

Luke 1:49

God All-Powerful has done great things for me, and his name is holy.

Luke 4:18

“The Lord's Spirit has come to me, because he has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. The Lord has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners, to give sight to the blind, to free everyone who suffers,

Acts 3:14

You rejected Jesus, who was holy and good. You asked for a murderer to be set free,

Romans 1:20

God's eternal power and character cannot be seen. But from the beginning of creation, God has shown what these are like by all he has made. That's why those people don't have any excuse.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.

2 Corinthians 2:7

When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.

2 Corinthians 7:6

But God cheers up people in need, and that is what he did when he sent Titus to us.

Deuteronomy 33:27

The eternal God is our hiding place; he carries us in his arms. When God tells you to destroy your enemies, he will make them run.

1 Timothy 1:17

I pray that honour and glory will always be given to the only God, who lives for ever and is the invisible and eternal King! Amen.

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God lives for ever! And he lives in light that no one can come near. No human has ever seen God or ever can see him. God will be honoured, and his power will last for ever. Amen.

Hebrews 9:14

But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That's why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to death.

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who doesn't honour and praise your name? You alone are holy, and all nations will come and worship you, because you have shown that you judge with fairness.”

Revelation 3:7

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: I am the one who is holy and true, and I have the keys that belonged to David. When I open a door, no one can close it. And when I close a door, no one can open it. Listen to what I say.

Revelation 4:8

Each of the four living creatures had six wings, and their bodies were covered with eyes. Day and night they never stopped singing, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, the all-powerful God, who was and is and is coming!”

1 Samuel 2:2

No other god is like you. We're safer with you than on a high mountain.