Psalm 16:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

but worshippers of other gods will have much sorrow. I refuse to offer sacrifices of blood to those gods or worship in their name.

Cross References

Genesis 35:14

Jacob set up a large rock, so that he would remember what had happened there. Then he poured wine and olive oil on the rock to show that it was dedicated to God,

Psalm 32:10

All kinds of troubles will strike the wicked, but your kindness shields those who trust you, LORD.

Psalm 97:7

Those who boast about the useless idols they worship are terribly ashamed, and all the false gods bow down to the LORD.

Exodus 23:13

Make certain that you obey everything I have said. Don't pray to other gods or even mention their names.

Isaiah 57:6

You have chosen to worship idols made of stone; you have given them offerings of wine and grain. Should I be pleased?

Isaiah 65:11

What will I, the LORD, do if any of you reject me and my holy mountain? What will happen to you for offering food and wine to the gods you call “Good Luck” and “Fate”?

Isaiah 66:3

You sacrifice oxen to me, and you commit murder; you sacrifice lambs to me and dogs to other gods; you offer grain to me and pigs' blood to idols; you burn incense to me and praise your idols. You have made your own choice to do these disgusting things that you enjoy so much.

Jeremiah 7:18

Children gather firewood, their fathers build fires, and their mothers mix dough to bake bread for the goddess they call the Queen of Heaven. They even offer wine sacrifices to other gods, just to insult me.

Leviticus 23:13

and two kilogrammes of your finest flour mixed with olive oil. Then he will place these on the bronze altar and send them up in smoke with a smell that pleases me. Together with these, you must bring a litre of wine as a drink offering.

Jonah 2:8

All who worship worthless idols turn from the God who offers them mercy.

Joshua 23:7

Don't have anything to do with the nations that live around you. Don't worship their gods or pray to their idols or make promises in the names of their gods.