Jeremiah 15:16

New American Bible - revised edition

When I found your words, I devoured them; your words were my joy, the happiness of my heart, Because I bear your name, Lord, God of hosts.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:12

Then all the people began to eat and drink, to distribute portions, and to celebrate with great joy, for they understood the words that had been explained to them. The Feast of Booths.

Job 23:12

From the commands of his lips I have not departed; the words of his mouth I have treasured in my heart.

Psalm 119:111

Your testimonies are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:16

In your statutes I take delight; I will never forget your word.

Psalm 119:72

The law of your mouth is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold.

Psalm 119:97

How I love your law, Lord! I study it all day long.

Psalm 19:10

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The statutes of the Lord are true, all of them just;

Jeremiah 14:9

Why are you like someone bewildered, a champion who cannot save? You are in our midst, Lord, your name we bear: do not forsake us!

Ezekiel 2:8

But you, son of man, hear me when I speak to you and do not rebel like this rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.

Micah 2:7

How can it be said, house of Jacob, “Is the Lord short of patience; are these the Lord’s deeds?” Do not my words promise good to the one who walks in justice?