Joel 1:16

New International Reader's Version

Our food has been taken away right in front of our eyes. There isn’t any joy or gladness in the house of our God.

Cross References

Psalm 105:3

Praise him, because his name is holy. Let the hearts of those who trust in the Lord be glad.

Psalm 43:4

Then I will go to the altar of God. I will go to God. He is my joy and my delight. God, you are my God. I will praise you by playing the lyre.

Psalm 51:8

Let me hear you say, “Your sins are forgiven.” That will bring me joy and gladness. Let the body you have broken be glad.

Isaiah 3:7

But at that time the brother will cry out, “I can’t help you. I don’t have any food or clothing in my house. Don’t make me the leader of these people.”

Joel 1:13

Priests, put on the clothing of sadness and mourn. Cry, you who serve at the altar. Come, you who serve my God in the temple. Spend the night dressed in the clothes of sadness. Weep because no one brings grain offerings and drink offerings to the house of your God anymore.