Jeremiah 5:22

Good News Translation

I am the Lord; why don't you fear me? Why don't you tremble before me? I placed the sand as the boundary of the sea, a permanent boundary that it cannot cross. The sea may toss, but it cannot go beyond it; the waves may roar, but they cannot break through.

Cross References

Genesis 1:9

Then God commanded, “Let the water below the sky come together in one place, so that the land will appear”—and it was done.

1 Kings 13:28

and he rode off and found the prophet's body lying on the road, with the donkey and the lion still standing by it. The lion had not eaten the body or attacked the donkey.

Job 26:10

He divided light from darkness by a circle drawn on the face of the sea.

Job 37:24

No wonder, then, that everyone is awed by him, and that he ignores those who claim to be wise.

Job 38:8

Who closed the gates to hold back the sea when it burst from the womb of the earth?

Psalm 104:9

You set a boundary they can never pass, to keep them from covering the earth again.

Psalm 119:120

Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

Psalm 33:7

He gathered all the seas into one place; he shut up the ocean depths in storerooms.

Psalm 46:3

even if the seas roar and rage, and the hills are shaken by the violence.

Psalm 99:1

The Lord is king, and the people tremble. He sits on his throne above the winged creatures, and the earth shakes.

Proverbs 8:29

and ordered the waters of the sea to rise no further than he said. I was there when he laid the earth's foundations.

Isaiah 50:2

“Why did my people fail to respond when I went to them to save them? Why did they not answer when I called? Am I too weak to save them? I can dry up the sea with a command and turn rivers into a desert, so that the fish in them die for lack of water.

Isaiah 64:2

They would tremble like water boiling over a hot fire. Come and reveal your power to your enemies, and make the nations tremble at your presence!

Isaiah 66:5

Listen to what the Lord says, you that fear him and obey him: “Because you are faithful to me, some of your own people hate you and will have nothing to do with you. They mock you and say, ‘Let the Lord show his greatness and save you, so that we may see you rejoice.’ But they themselves will be disgraced!

Jeremiah 10:7

Who would not honor you, the king of all nations? You deserve to be honored. There is no one like you among all the wise men of the nations or among any of their kings.

Jeremiah 2:19

Your own evil will punish you, and your turning from me will condemn you. You will learn how bitter and wrong it is to abandon me, the Lord your God, and no longer to remain faithful to me. I, the Sovereign Lord Almighty, have spoken.”

Jeremiah 31:35

The Lord provides the sun for light by day, the moon and the stars to shine at night. He stirs up the sea and makes it roar; his name is the Lord Almighty.

Daniel 6:26

I command that throughout my empire everyone should fear and respect Daniel's God. “He is a living God, and he will rule forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his power will never come to an end.

Amos 4:12

“So then, people of Israel, I am going to punish you. And because I am going to do this, get ready to face my judgment!”

Amos 9:6

The Lord builds his home in the heavens, and over the earth he puts the dome of the sky. He calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out on the earth. His name is the Lord!

Jonah 1:16

This made the sailors so afraid of the Lord that they offered a sacrifice and promised to serve him.

Nahum 1:4

He commands the sea, and it dries up! He makes the rivers go dry. The fields of Bashan wither, Mount Carmel turns brown, and the flowers of Lebanon fade.

Matthew 10:28

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

Mark 4:39

Jesus stood up and commanded the wind, “Be quiet!” and he said to the waves, “Be still!” The wind died down, and there was a great calm.

Luke 12:5

I will show you whom to fear: fear God, who, after killing, has the authority to throw into hell. Believe me, he is the one you must fear!

Deuteronomy 28:58

“If you do not obey faithfully all of God's teachings that are written in this book and if you do not honor the wonderful and awesome name of the Lord your God,

Revelation 15:4

Who will not stand in awe of you, Lord? Who will refuse to declare your greatness? You alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship you, because your just actions are seen by all.”