2 Samuel 16:12

Good News Translation (US Version)

Perhaps the Lord will notice my misery and give me some blessings to take the place of his curse.”

Cross References

Hebrews 12:10

Our human fathers punished us for a short time, as it seemed right to them; but God does it for our own good, so that we may share his holiness.

Deuteronomy 23:5

But the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam; instead he turned the curse into a blessing, because he loved you.

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

Psalm 25:18

Consider my distress and suffering and forgive all my sins.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and he will give relief to you who suffer and to us as well. He will do this when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven with his mighty angels,

1 Samuel 1:11

Hannah made a solemn promise: “Lord Almighty, look at me, your servant! See my trouble and remember me! Don't forget me! If you give me a son, I promise that I will dedicate him to you for his whole life and that he will never have his hair cut.”

2 Corinthians 4:17

And this small and temporary trouble we suffer will bring us a tremendous and eternal glory, much greater than the trouble.

Isaiah 27:7

Israel has not been punished by the Lord as severely as its enemies nor lost as many people.

2 Samuel 16:13

So David and his men continued along the road. Shimei kept up with them, walking on the hillside; he was cursing and throwing stones and dirt at them as he went.

2 Kings 19:4

The Assyrian emperor has sent his chief official to insult the living God. May the Lord your God hear these insults and punish those who spoke them. So pray to God for those of our people who survive.”

Psalm 109:28

They may curse me, but you will bless me. May my persecutors be defeated, and may I, your servant, be glad.

Psalm 132:1

Lord, do not forget David and all the hardships he endured.

Proverbs 25:22

You will make them burn with shame, and the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 26:2

Curses cannot hurt you unless you deserve them. They are like birds that fly by and never light.

Deuteronomy 23:6

As long as you are a nation, never do anything to help these nations or to make them prosperous.

Psalm 10:14

But you do see; you take notice of trouble and suffering and are always ready to help. The helpless commit themselves to you; you have always helped the needy.

Joel 2:14

Perhaps the Lord your God will change his mind and bless you with abundant crops. Then you can offer him grain and wine.