Psalm 47:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and he chose for us the land that was the pride of Jacob, his favourite.

Cross References

Psalm 136:22

He gave their land to Israel, the people who serve him. God's love never fails.

Psalm 16:3

Your people are wonderful, and they make me happy,

Isaiah 60:15

You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.

Jeremiah 3:19

I have always wanted to treat you as my children and give you the best land, the most beautiful on earth. I wanted you to call me “Father” and not turn from me.

Ezekiel 20:6

I swore that I would rescue them from Egypt and lead them to a land I had already chosen. This land was rich with milk and honey and was the most splendid land of all.

Hosea 14:4

Israel, you have rejected me, but my anger is gone; I will heal you and love you without limit.

Amos 6:8

The LORD God All-Powerful has sworn by his own name: “You descendants of Jacob make me angry by your pride, and I hate your fortresses. And so I will surrender your city and possessions to your enemies.”

Amos 8:7

I, the LORD, won't forget any of this, though you take great pride in your ancestor Jacob.

Nahum 2:2

Judah and Israel are like trees with branches broken by their enemies. But the LORD is going to restore their power and glory.

Malachi 1:2

Israel, I, the LORD, have loved you. And yet you ask in what way have I loved you. Don't forget that Esau was the brother of your ancestor Jacob, but I chose Jacob

Matthew 25:34

Then the king will say to those on his right, “My father has blessed you! Come and receive the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world was created.

Ephesians 1:18

My prayer is that light will flood your hearts and that you will understand the hope that was given to you when God chose you. Then you will discover the glorious blessings that will be yours together with all God's people.

Deuteronomy 11:12

because the LORD your God keeps his eye on this land and takes care of it all year long.

Deuteronomy 33:3

The LORD loves the tribes of Israel, and he protects his people. They listen to his words and worship at his feet.

1 Peter 1:4

God has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear.