Jeremiah 22:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

More cedar in your palace doesn't make you a better king than your father Josiah. He always did right— he gave justice to the poor and was honest. That's what it means to truly know me. So he lived a comfortable life and always had enough to eat and drink.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled all Israel with fairness and justice.

1 Kings 10:9

I praise the LORD your God. He is pleased with you and has made you king of Israel. The LORD loves Israel, so he has given them a king who will rule fairly and honestly.

2 Kings 22:2

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

2 Kings 23:25

No other king before or after Josiah tried as hard as he did to obey the Law of Moses.

2 Chronicles 34:2

He followed the example of his ancestor David and always obeyed the LORD.

2 Chronicles 35:22

But Josiah ignored Neco's warning, even though it came from God! Instead, he disguised himself and marched into battle against Neco in the valley near Megiddo.

2 Chronicles 35:26

Everything else Josiah did while he was king, including how he faithfully obeyed the LORD,

Proverbs 20:28

Rulers are protected by God's mercy and loyalty, but they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last.

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what is right and fair pleases the LORD more than an offering.

Proverbs 25:5

Evil people must be removed before anyone can rule with justice.

Proverbs 29:4

An honest ruler makes the nation strong; a ruler who takes bribes will bring it to ruin.

Proverbs 31:9

Be fair and give justice to the poor and homeless.

Ecclesiastes 10:17

But a nation will prosper when its ruler is mature, and its leaders don't feast too much.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

The best thing we can do is to enjoy eating, drinking, and working. I believe these are God's gifts to us,

Isaiah 3:10

Tell those who obey God, “You're very fortunate— you will be rewarded for what you have done.”

Isaiah 33:16

They will live in a fortress high on a rocky cliff, where they will have food and plenty of water.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will never end; peace will last for ever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The LORD All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.

Jeremiah 22:18

Jehoiakim, no one will cry at your funeral. They won't turn to each other and ask, “Why did our great king have to die?”

Jeremiah 23:5

Some day I will appoint an honest king from the family of David, a king who will be wise and rule with justice.

Jeremiah 42:6

even if it isn't what we want to do. We will obey the LORD so that all will go well for us.”

Jeremiah 7:5

I will keep you safe only if you change your ways. Be fair and honest with each other.

Luke 11:41

If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God.

Acts 2:46

Day after day they met together in the temple. They broke bread together in different homes and shared their food happily and freely,

1 Corinthians 10:31

When you eat or drink or do anything else, always do it to honour God.

Deuteronomy 4:40

Today I am explaining his laws and teachings. And if you always obey them, you and your descendants will live long and be successful in the land the LORD is giving you.