Jeremiah 20:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Sometimes I tell myself not to think about you, LORD, or even mention your name. But your message burns in my heart and bones, and I cannot keep silent.

Cross References

Psalm 39:3

I felt a fire burning inside, and the more I thought, the more it burnt, until at last I said:

Jeremiah 23:29

My words are a powerful fire; they are a hammer that shatters rocks.

Jeremiah 23:9

When I think of the prophets, I am shocked, and I tremble like someone drunk, because of the LORD and his sacred words.

Jeremiah 4:19

I can't stand the pain! My heart pounds, as I twist and turn in agony. I hear the signal trumpet and the battle cry of the enemy, and I cannot be silent.

Jeremiah 6:11

Your anger against Judah flames up inside me, and I can't hold it in much longer. Don't hold back my anger! Let it sweep away everyone— the children at play and all adults, young and old alike.

Ezekiel 3:14

Then the Spirit carried me away. The LORD's power had taken complete control of me, and I was both annoyed and angry.

Amos 3:8

Everyone is terrified when a lion roars— and ordinary people become prophets when the LORD God speaks.

Jonah 1:2

to go to the great city of Nineveh and say to the people, “The LORD has seen your terrible sins. You are doomed!”

Jonah 1:3

Instead, Jonah ran from the LORD. He went to the seaport of Joppa and bought a ticket on a ship that was going to Spain. Then he got on the ship and sailed away to escape.

Luke 9:62

Jesus answered, “Anyone who starts ploughing and keeps looking back isn't worth a thing to God's kingdom!”

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting in Athens, he was upset to see all the idols in the city.

Acts 18:5

But after Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, he spent all his time preaching to the Jews about Jesus the Messiah.

Acts 4:20

We cannot keep quiet about what we have seen and heard.”