Isaiah 38:3

New International Reader's Version

“Lord, please remember how faithful I’ve been to you. I’ve lived the way you wanted me to. I’ve served you with all my heart. I’ve done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, “I am the Mighty God. Walk faithfully with me. Live in a way that pleases me.

Genesis 6:9

Here is the story of Noah’s family line. Noah was a godly man. He was without blame among the people of his time. He walked faithfully with God.

1 Kings 15:14

Asa didn’t remove the high places from Israel. But he committed his whole life completely to the Lord.

1 Kings 2:4

The Lord will keep the promise he made to me. He said, ‘Your sons must be careful about how they live. They must be faithful to me with all their heart and soul. Then you will always have a son from your family line to sit on the throne of Israel.’

2 Kings 18:3

Hezekiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as King David had done.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“My son Solomon, always remember the God of your father. Serve him with all your heart. Do it with a mind that wants to obey him. The Lord looks deep down inside every heart. He understands every desire and every thought. If you look to him, you will find him. But if you desert him, he will turn his back on you forever.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Help my son Solomon serve you with all his heart. Then he will keep your commands and rules. He will do what you require. He’ll do everything to build the grand and wonderful temple I’ve provided for.”

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people were happy when they saw what their leaders had been willing to give. The leaders had given freely. With their whole heart they had given everything to the Lord. King David was filled with joy.

2 Chronicles 16:9

The Lord looks out over the whole earth. He gives strength to those who commit their lives completely to him. You have done a foolish thing. From now on you will be at war.”

2 Chronicles 25:2

Amaziah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. But he didn’t do it with all his heart.

Ezra 10:1

Ezra was praying and admitting to God that his people had sinned. He was weeping and throwing himself down in front of the house of God. Then a large crowd of Israelites gathered around him. Men, women and children were there. They too wept bitterly.

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard about these things, I sat down and wept. For several days I was very sad. I didn’t eat any food. And I prayed to the God of heaven.

Nehemiah 13:14

You are my God. Remember me because of what I’ve done. I’ve worked faithfully for your temple and its services. So please don’t forget the good things I’ve done.

Nehemiah 13:22

I commanded the Levites to make themselves pure. Then I told them to go and guard the gates. I wanted the Sabbath day to be kept holy. You are my God. Remember me because of the good things I’ve done. Be kind to me according to your great love.

Nehemiah 13:31

I also made plans for gifts of wood to be brought at certain appointed times. And I made plans for the first share of the crops to be brought. You are my God. Please remember me with kindness.

Nehemiah 5:19

You are my God. Please remember me and help me. Keep in mind everything I’ve done for these people.

Psalm 101:2

I will be careful to lead a life that is without blame. When will you come and help me? In my own home I will lead a life that is without blame.

Psalm 102:9

I eat ashes as my food. My tears fall into what I’m drinking.

Psalm 119:80

May I follow your orders with all my heart. Then I won’t be put to shame.

Psalm 16:8

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. He is at my right hand. So I will always be secure.

Psalm 26:3

I have always remembered your love that never fails. I have always depended on the fact that you are faithful.

Psalm 32:2

Blessed is the person whose sin the Lord never counts against them. That person doesn’t want to cheat anyone.

Psalm 6:6

My groaning has worn me out. All night long my tears flood my bed. My bed is wet because of my crying.

Psalm 6:8

Get away from me, all you who do evil. The Lord has heard my weeping.

Isaiah 38:2

Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall. He prayed to the Lord. He said,

Isaiah 38:4

A message from the Lord came to Isaiah. The Lord said,

Hosea 12:4

At Peniel he struggled with the angel and won. Jacob wept and begged for his blessing. God also met with him at Bethel. He talked with him there.

John 1:47

Jesus saw Nathanael approaching. Here is what Jesus said about him. “He is a true Israelite. Nothing about him is false.”

2 Corinthians 1:12

Here is what we take pride in. Our sense of what is right and wrong tells us how we have acted. We have lived with honor and godly honesty. We have depended on God’s grace and not on the world’s wisdom. We lived that way most of all when we were dealing with you.

Deuteronomy 6:18

Do what is right and good in the Lord’s eyes. Then things will go well with you. You will go in and take over the land. It’s the good land the Lord promised to your people of long ago.

Hebrews 5:7

Jesus prayed while he lived on earth. He made his appeal with sincere cries and tears. He prayed to the God who could save him from death. God answered Jesus because he truly honored God.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.