Jeremiah 15:16

New International Reader's Version

When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:12

Then all the people went away to eat and drink. They shared their food with others. They celebrated with great joy. Now they understood the words they had heard. That’s because everything had been explained to them.

Job 23:12

I haven’t disobeyed his commands. I’ve treasured his words more than my daily bread.

Psalm 119:111

Your covenant laws are your gift to me forever. They fill my heart with joy.

Psalm 119:16

I take delight in your orders. I won’t fail to obey your word.

Psalm 119:72

The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

Psalm 119:97

Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.

Psalm 19:10

They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.

Jeremiah 14:9

Why are you like a man taken by surprise? Why are you like a soldier who can’t save anyone? Lord, you are among us. And we are your people. Please don’t desert us!

Ezekiel 2:8

Son of man, listen to what I tell you. Do not be like those who refuse to obey me. Open your mouth. Eat what I give you.”

Micah 2:7

People of Jacob, should anyone say, “The Lord is patient, so he wouldn’t do things like that”? The Lord replies, “What I promise brings good things to those who lead honest lives.