2 Samuel 16:12

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Perhaps the Lord will see my affliction  and restore goodness to me instead of Shimei’s curses today.’

Cross References

Hebrews 12:10

For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but he does it for our benefit, so that we can share his holiness.

Deuteronomy 23:5

Yet the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam, but he turned the curse into a blessing for you because the Lord your God loves  you.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together  for the good  of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and to give relief to you who are afflicted, along with us. This will take place at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels,

1 Samuel 1:11

Making a vow,  she pleaded, ‘Lord of Armies, if you will take notice of your servant’s affliction,  remember and not forget me, and give your servant a son, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.’  ,

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our momentary light affliction  is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.

Isaiah 27:7

Did the Lord strike Israel as he struck the one who struck Israel? Was Israel killed like those killed by the Lord?

2 Samuel 16:13

So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei was going along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he cursed David, threw stones at him, and kicked up dust.

2 Kings 19:4

Perhaps the Lord your God  will hear  all the words of the royal spokesman, whom his master the king of Assyria sent to mock the living God, and will rebuke  him for the words that the Lord your God has heard. Therefore, offer a prayer for the surviving remnant.” ’

Proverbs 25:22

for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 26:2

Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.

Deuteronomy 23:6

Never pursue their welfare or prosperity as long as you live.

Joel 2:14

Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind him, so that you can offer a grain offering and a drink offering to the Lord your God.