Isaiah 59:16

New Century Version

He could not find anyone to help the people, and he was surprised that there was no one to help. So he used his own power to save the people; his own goodness gave him strength.

Cross References

Psalm 106:23

So God said he would destroy them. But Moses, his chosen one, stood before him and stopped God’s anger from destroying them.

Psalm 94:16

Who will help me fight against the wicked? Who will stand with me against those who do evil?

Psalm 98:1

Sing to the Lord a new song, because he has done miracles. By his right hand and holy arm he has won the victory.

Isaiah 33:2

Lord, be kind to us. We have waited for your help. Give us strength every morning. Save us when we are in trouble.

Isaiah 33:3

Your powerful voice makes people run away in fear; your greatness causes the nations to run away.

Isaiah 40:10

Look, the Lord God is coming with power to rule all the people. Look, he will bring reward for his people; he will have their payment with him.

Isaiah 41:28

I look at the idols, but there is not one that can answer. None of them can give advice; none of them can answer my questions.

Isaiah 50:2

I came home and found no one there; I called, but no one answered. Do you think I am not able to save you? Do I not have the power to save you? Look, I need only to shout and the sea becomes dry. I change rivers into a desert, and their fish rot because there is no water; they die of thirst.

Isaiah 51:5

I will soon show that I do what is right. I will soon save you. I will use my power and judge all nations. All the faraway places are waiting for me; they wait for my power to help them.

Isaiah 51:9

Wake up, wake up, and use your strength, powerful Lord. Wake up as you did in the old times, as you did a long time ago. With your own power, you cut Rahab into pieces and killed that sea monster.

Isaiah 52:10

The Lord will show his holy power to all the nations. Then everyone on earth will see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 53:1

Who would have believed what we heard? Who saw the Lord’s power in this?

Isaiah 62:8

The Lord has made a promise, and by his power he will keep his promise. He said, “I will never again give your grain as food to your enemies. I will not let your enemies drink the new wine that you have worked to make.

Isaiah 64:7

No one worships you or even asks you to help us. That is because you have turned away from us and have let our sins destroy us.

Jeremiah 5:1

The Lord says, “Walk up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and discover these things. Search the public squares of the city. If you can find one person who does honest things, who searches for the truth, I will forgive this city.

Ezekiel 22:30

“I looked for someone to build up the walls and to stand before me where the walls are broken to defend these people so I would not have to destroy them. But I could not find anyone.

Mark 6:6

He was amazed at how many people had no faith. Then Jesus went to other villages in that area and taught.