Job 5:16

New International Reader's Version

So poor people have hope. And God shuts the mouths of those who don’t treat others fairly.

Cross References

Job 31:16

“I haven’t said no to what poor people have wanted. I haven’t let widows lose their hope.

Psalm 107:42

Honest people see it and are filled with joy. But no one who is evil has anything to say.

Psalm 63:11

But the king will be filled with joy because of what God has done. All those who make promises in God’s name will be able to brag. But the mouths of liars will be shut.

Psalm 9:18

But God will never forget needy people. The hope of those who are hurting will never die.

Exodus 11:7

But among the Israelites not even one dog will bark at any person or animal.’ Then you will know that the Lord treats Egypt differently from us.

Isaiah 14:32

What answer should be given to the messengers from that nation? Tell them, ‘The Lord has made Zion secure. His suffering people will find safety there.’ ”

Jeremiah 39:11

Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, had given orders about Jeremiah. He had given them to Nebuzaradan, the commander of the royal guard. Nebuchadnezzar had said,

Daniel 1:9

God had caused the official to be kind and friendly to Daniel.

Zechariah 9:12

Return to your place of safety, you prisoners who still have hope. Even now I announce that I will give you back much more than you had before.

Romans 3:19

What the law says, it says to those who are ruled by the law. Its purpose is to shut every mouth and make the whole world accountable to God.