Psalm 81:6

New International Reader's Version

The voice said, “I removed the load from your shoulders. I set your hands free from carrying heavy baskets.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 4:23

Some of Shelah’s sons were potters who lived in Netaim and Gederah. They stayed there and worked for the king.

Psalm 114:1

The people of Israel came out of Egypt. The people of Jacob left a land where a different language was spoken.

Psalm 122:4

The tribes of the Lord go there to praise his name. They do it in keeping with the law he gave to Israel.

Psalm 68:13

Even while the soldiers sleep near the sheep pens, God wins the battle for them. He gives the enemy’s silver and gold to Israel, his dove.”

Exodus 1:14

The people suffered because of their hard labor. The slave drivers forced them to work with bricks and mud. And they made them do all kinds of work in the fields. The Egyptians didn’t show them any pity at all. They made them work very hard.

Exodus 6:6

“So tell the people of Israel, ‘I am the Lord. I will throw off the heavy load the Egyptians have put on your shoulders. I will set you free from being slaves to them. I will reach out my arm and save you with mighty acts when I judge Egypt.

Isaiah 10:27

People of Zion, in days to come he will help you. He will lift the heavy load of the Assyrians from your shoulders. He will remove their yokes from your necks. Their yokes will be broken because you have become so strong.

Isaiah 9:4

You set Israel free from Midian long ago. In the same way, you will break the heavy yoke that weighs Israel down. You will break the wooden beams that are on their shoulders. You will break the rods of those who strike them down.

Matthew 11:29

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.