Jeremiah 20:12

God's Word

But the Lord of Armies examines the righteous. He sees their motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them, because I’ve brought my case to you.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:22

King Joash did not remember how kind Zechariah’s father, Jehoiada, had been to him. Instead, he killed Jehoiada’s son. As Zechariah died, he said, “May the Lord see ⌞this⌟ and get revenge!”

Psalm 11:5

The Lord tests righteous people, but he hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.

Psalm 139:23

Examine me, O God, and know my mind. Test me, and know my thoughts.

Psalm 17:3

You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have determined that my mouth will not sin.

Psalm 54:7

Your name rescues me from every trouble. My eyes will gloat over my enemies.

Psalm 58:10

Righteous people will rejoice when they see ⌞God⌟ take revenge. They will wash their feet in the blood of wicked people.

Psalm 59:10

God will come to meet me. He will let me gloat over those who spy on me.

Psalm 62:8

Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge. Selah

Psalm 7:9

Let the evil within wicked people come to an end, but make the righteous person secure, O righteous God who examines thoughts and emotions.

Psalm 86:4

Give me joy, O Lord, because I lift my soul to you.

Isaiah 37:14

Hezekiah took the letter from the messengers, read it, and went to the Lord’s temple. He spread it out in front of the Lord

Isaiah 38:14

I chirped like swallows and cranes. I cooed like doves. My eyes were tired from looking up to heaven. I’ve suffered miserably, O Lord! Please help me!

Jeremiah 11:20

O Lord of Armies, you judge fairly and test motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them, because I’ve brought my case to you.

Jeremiah 12:8

My people have turned on me like a lion in the forest. They roar at me, so I hate them.

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, search minds and test hearts. I will reward each person for what he has done. I will reward him for the results of his actions.

Jeremiah 17:18

Put my persecutors to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Terrify them, but do not let me be terrified. Bring the day of disaster on them, and destroy them completely.

1 Peter 2:23

Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.

1 Peter 4:19

Those who suffer because that is God’s will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good.

Revelation 18:20

“Gloat over it, heaven, God’s people, apostles, and prophets. God has condemned it for you.”

Revelation 2:23

I will kill her children. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done.

Revelation 6:10

They cried out in a loud voice, “Holy and true Master, how long before you judge and take revenge on those living on earth who shed our blood?”

1 Samuel 1:15

Hannah responded, “No sir. I’m not drunk. I’m depressed. I’m pouring out my heart to the Lord.