Isaiah 58:10

New International Reader's Version

Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun.

Cross References

Job 11:17

Life will be brighter than the sun at noon. And darkness will become like morning.

Job 31:31

The workers in my house always said, ‘Job always gives plenty of food to everyone.’

Psalm 112:4

Even in the darkness light shines on honest people. It shines on those who are kind and tender and godly.

Psalm 37:6

He will make the reward for your godly life shine like the dawn. He will make the proof of your honest life shine like the sun at noon.

Psalm 41:1

Blessed are those who care about weak people. When they are in trouble, the Lord saves them.

Proverbs 14:31

Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker. But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to poor people will have all they need. But those who close their eyes to the poor will receive many curses.

Isaiah 29:18

At that time those who can’t hear will hear what is read from the scroll. Those who are blind will come out of gloom and darkness. They will be able to see.

Isaiah 42:16

Israel is blind. So I will lead them along paths they had not known before. I will guide them on roads they are not familiar with. I will turn the darkness into light as they travel. I will make the rough places smooth. Those are the things I will do. I will not desert my people.

Isaiah 60:2

Darkness covers the earth. Thick darkness spreads over the nations. But I will rise and shine on you. My glory will appear over you.

Ezekiel 18:16

He does not treat anyone badly. He does not make people give him something to prove they will pay back what they owe him. He does not steal. Instead, he gives his food to hungry people. He provides clothes for those who are naked.

Zechariah 14:7

It will be a day unlike any other. It will be a day known only to the Lord. It won’t be separated into day and night. After that day is over, there will be light again.

Zechariah 6:15

Those who are far away will come to Jerusalem. They will help build the Lord’s temple. Then his people will know that the Lord who rules over all has sent me to them. It will happen if they are careful to obey the Lord their God.”

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You are still missing one thing. Sell everything you have. Give the money to those who are poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

Deuteronomy 15:4

There shouldn’t be any poor people among you. The Lord will greatly bless you in the land he is giving you. You will take it over as your own.