Genesis 4:6

Good News Translation

Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why that scowl on your face?

Cross References

Genesis 4:7

If you had done the right thing, you would be smiling; but because you have done evil, sin is crouching at your door. It wants to rule you, but you must overcome it.”

Job 5:2

To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do.

Isaiah 1:18

The Lord says, “Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool.

Jeremiah 2:31

People of Israel, listen to what I am saying. Have I been like a desert to you, like a dark and dangerous land? Why, then, do you say that you will do as you please, that you will never come back to me?

Jeremiah 2:5

The Lord says: “What accusation did your ancestors bring against me? What made them turn away from me? They worshiped worthless idols and became worthless themselves.

Jonah 4:4

The Lord answered, “What right do you have to be angry?”

Jonah 4:9

But God said to him, “What right do you have to be angry about the plant?” Jonah replied, “I have every right to be angry—angry enough to die!”

Matthew 20:15

Don't I have the right to do as I wish with my own money? Or are you jealous because I am generous?’”