Isaiah 58:10

New English Translation

You must actively help the hungry and feed the oppressed. Then your light will dispel the darkness, and your darkness will be transformed into noonday.

Cross References

Job 11:17

And life will be brighter than the noonday; though there be darkness, it will be like the morning.

Job 31:31

if the members of my household have never said, ‘If only there were someone who has not been satisfied from Job’s meat!’ –

Psalm 112:4

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

Psalm 37:6

He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause.

Psalm 41:1

How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 28:27

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

Isaiah 29:18

At that time the deaf will be able to hear words read from a scroll, and the eyes of the blind will be able to see through deep darkness.

Isaiah 42:16

I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them.

Isaiah 60:2

For, look, darkness covers the earth and deep darkness covers the nations, but the Lord shines on you; his splendor appears over you.

Ezekiel 18:16

does not oppress anyone or keep what has been given in pledge, does not commit robbery, gives his food to the hungry, and clothes the naked,

Zechariah 14:7

It will happen in one day (a day known to the Lord); not in the day or the night, but in the evening there will be light.

Zechariah 6:15

Then those who are far away will come and build the temple of the Lord so that you may know that the Lord who rules over all has sent me to you. This will all come to pass if you completely obey the voice of the Lord your God.”’”

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Deuteronomy 15:4

However, there should not be any poor among you, for the Lord will surely bless you in the land that he is giving you as an inheritance,