Psalm 35:13

New International Reader's Version

But when they were sick, I put on the clothing of sadness. I made myself humble by going without food. My prayers for them weren’t always answered.

Cross References

Job 30:25

Haven’t I wept for those who are in trouble? Haven’t I felt sorry for poor people?

Psalm 69:12

Those who gather in public places make fun of me. Those who get drunk make up songs about me.

Isaiah 58:3

‘We have gone without food,’ they say. ‘Why haven’t you noticed it? We have made ourselves suffer. Why haven’t you paid any attention to us?’ “On the day when you fast, you do as you please. You take advantage of all your workers.

Isaiah 58:5

Do you think that is the way I want you to fast? Is it only a time for people to make themselves suffer? Is it only for people to bow their heads like tall grass bent by the wind? Is it only for people to lie down in ashes and clothes of mourning? Is that what you call a fast? Do you think I can accept that?

Leviticus 16:29

“Here is a law for you that will last for all time to come. On the tenth day of the seventh month you must not eat anything. You must not do any work. It does not matter whether you are Israelites or outsiders.

Leviticus 16:31

That day is a sabbath for you. You must rest on it. You must not eat anything on that day. This is a law that will last for all time to come.

Matthew 10:13

If that home welcomes you, give it your blessing of peace. If it does not, don’t bless it.

Matthew 5:44

But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

Luke 10:6

If someone there works to bring peace, your blessing of peace will rest on them. If not, it will return to you.