2 Kings 6:27

New International Reader's Version

The king replied, “If the Lord doesn’t help you, where can I get help for you? From the threshing floor? From the winepress?”

Cross References

Genesis 50:10

They came to Atad, a place where grain was processed. It was near the Jordan River. There they sobbed loudly and bitterly. Joseph set apart seven days of sadness to honor his father’s memory.

2 Kings 6:26

One day the king of Israel was walking on top of the city wall. A woman cried out to him, “You are my king and master. Please help me!”

2 Kings 6:28

He continued, “What’s wrong?” She answered, “A woman said to me, ‘Give up your son. Then we can eat him today. Tomorrow we’ll eat my son.’

Psalm 127:1

If the Lord doesn’t build a house, the work of the builders is useless. If the Lord doesn’t watch over a city, it’s useless for those on guard duty to stand watch over it.

Psalm 146:3

Don’t put your trust in human leaders. Don’t trust in people who can’t save you.

Psalm 60:11

Help us against our enemies. The help people give doesn’t amount to anything.

Psalm 62:8

Trust in him at all times, you people. Tell him all your troubles. God is our place of safety.

Isaiah 2:2

In the last days the mountain where the Lord’s temple is located will be famous. It will be the highest mountain of all. It will be raised above the hills. All the nations will go to it.

Jeremiah 17:5

The Lord says, “Those who trust in human beings are under my curse. They depend on human strength. Their hearts turn away from me.