2 Samuel 16:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Maybe the Lord will see the wrong things that are happening to me and give me something good for every bad thing that Shimei says today.”

Cross References

Hebrews 12:10

Our fathers on earth disciplined us for a short time in the way they thought was best. But God disciplines us to help us so that we can be holy like him.

Deuteronomy 23:5

But the Lord your God refused to do what Balaam asked. Instead, the Lord changed the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves you.

Romans 8:28

We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.

Psalm 25:18

Look at my trials and troubles. Forgive me for all the sins I have done.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

And he will bring relief to you who are troubled. He will bring it to you and to us when the Lord Jesus comes from heaven for all to see, together with his powerful angels.

1 Samuel 1:11

She made a special promise to God and said, “Lord All-Powerful, you can see how sad I am. Remember me. Don’t forget me. If you will give me a son, I will give him to you. He will be yours his whole life, and as a Nazirite, he will not drink wine or strong drink, and no one will ever cut his hair.”

2 Corinthians 4:17

We have small troubles for a while now, but these troubles are helping us gain an eternal glory. That eternal glory is much greater than our troubles.

Isaiah 27:7

Israel was not hurt as badly as the enemy who tried to hurt it. Not as many of its people were killed as those who tried to kill them.

2 Samuel 16:13

So David and his men went on their way down the road. Shimei kept following David. He walked on the other side of the road by the side of the hill. He kept cursing David on his way. Shimei also threw stones and dirt at David.

2 Kings 19:4

The commander’s master, the king of Assyria, has sent him to say bad things about the living God. Maybe the Lord your God will hear all those things and answer them. Maybe the Lord your God will show how wrong the enemy is! So pray for the people who are still left alive.”

Psalm 109:28

They curse me, but you can bless me. They attacked me, so defeat them. Then I, your servant, will be happy.

Psalm 132:1

Lord, remember how David suffered.

Proverbs 25:22

This will make them feel the burning pain of shame, and the Lord will reward you for being good to them.

Proverbs 26:2

Don’t worry when someone curses you for no reason. Nothing bad will happen. Such words are like birds that fly past and never stop.

Deuteronomy 23:6

You must never try to make peace with the Ammonites or Moabites. As long as you live, don’t be friendly to them.

Psalm 10:14

But, Lord, you do see the pain and suffering they cause. You see it, so punish them. Those who were left helpless put their trust in you. After all, you are the one who cares for orphans.

Joel 2:14

Who knows, maybe he will change his mind and leave behind a blessing for you. Then you can give grain and drink offerings to the Lord your God.