2 Samuel 16:12

New International Version

It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:13

So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt.

2 Kings 19:4

It may be that the Lord your God will hear all the words of the field commander, whom his master, the king of Assyria, has sent to ridicule the living God, and that he will rebuke him for the words the Lord your God has heard. Therefore pray for the remnant that still survives.”

Psalm 10:14

But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.

Psalm 109:28

While they curse, may you bless; may those who attack me be put to shame, but may your servant rejoice.

Psalm 132:1

Lord, remember David and all his self-denial.

Psalm 25:18

Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.

Proverbs 25:22

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 26:2

Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.

Isaiah 27:7

Has the Lord struck her as he struck down those who struck her? Has she been killed as those were killed who killed her?

Joel 2:14

Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave behind a blessing— grain offerings and drink offerings for the Lord your God.

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

Deuteronomy 23:5

However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves you.

Deuteronomy 23:6

Do not seek a treaty of friendship with them as long as you live.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.

Hebrews 12:10

They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.

1 Samuel 1:11

And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.”