Nehemiah 5:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then I emptied my pockets and said, “If you don't keep your promise, that's what God will do to you. He will empty out everything you own, even taking away your houses.” The people answered, “We will keep our promise.” Then they praised the LORD and did as they had promised.

Cross References

2 Kings 23:3

After Josiah had finished reading, he stood by one of the columns. He asked the people to promise in the LORD's name to obey the LORD faithfully and to follow his commands. The people agreed to do everything written in the book.

1 Chronicles 16:36

LORD God of Israel, you deserve to be praised for ever and ever.” After David finished, the people shouted, “Amen! Praise the LORD!”

Nehemiah 8:6

Ezra praised the great LORD God, and the people shouted, “Amen! Amen!” Then they bowed with their faces to the ground and worshipped the LORD.

Psalm 119:106

Your laws are fair, and I have given my word to respect them all.

Psalm 50:14

I am God Most High! The only sacrifice I want is for you to be thankful and to keep your word.

Psalm 76:11

Everyone, make your promises to the LORD your God and do what you promise. The LORD is fearsome, and all his servants should bring him gifts.

Proverbs 28:4

Lawbreakers praise criminals, but law-abiding citizens always oppose them.

Ecclesiastes 5:5

It's better not to make a promise at all than to make one and not keep it.

Matthew 10:14

If someone won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave their home or town. And shake the dust from your feet at them.

Acts 13:51

Paul and Barnabas shook the dust from that place off their feet and went on to the city of Iconium.

Acts 18:6

Finally, they turned against him and insulted him. So he shook the dust from his clothes and told them, “Whatever happens to you will be your own fault! I am not to blame. From now on I am going to preach to the Gentiles.”

1 Corinthians 14:16

Suppose some strangers are in your worship service, when you are praising God with your spirit. If they don't understand you, how will they know to say, “Amen”?

1 Samuel 15:28

Samuel said, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today, and he will give it to someone who is better than you.