Isaiah 22:4

New Living Translation

That’s why I said, “Leave me alone to weep; do not try to comfort me. Let me cry for my people as I watch them being destroyed.”

Cross References

Esther 4:1

When Mordecai learned about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on burlap and ashes, and went out into the city, crying with a loud and bitter wail.

Psalm 77:2

When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted.

Isaiah 15:3

They will wear burlap as they wander the streets. From every home and public square will come the sound of wailing.

Isaiah 33:7

But now your brave warriors weep in public. Your ambassadors of peace cry in bitter disappointment.

Jeremiah 13:17

And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be led away into exile.

Jeremiah 31:15

This is what the Lord says: “A cry is heard in Ramah— deep anguish and bitter weeping. Rachel weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted— for her children are gone.”

Jeremiah 4:19

My heart, my heart—I writhe in pain! My heart pounds within me! I cannot be still. For I have heard the blast of enemy trumpets and the roar of their battle cries.

Jeremiah 6:26

Oh, my people, dress yourselves in burlap and sit among the ashes. Mourn and weep bitterly, as for the loss of an only son. For suddenly the destroying armies will be upon you!

Jeremiah 8:18

My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken.

Jeremiah 9:1

If only my head were a pool of water and my eyes a fountain of tears, I would weep day and night for all my people who have been slaughtered.

Jeremiah 9:18

Quick! Begin your weeping! Let the tears flow from your eyes.

Lamentations 2:11

I have cried until the tears no longer come; my heart is broken. My spirit is poured out in agony as I see the desperate plight of my people. Little children and tiny babies are fainting and dying in the streets.

Ezekiel 21:11

Yes, the sword is now being sharpened and polished; it is being prepared for the executioner.

Ezekiel 27:31

They shave their heads in grief for you and dress themselves in burlap. They weep for you with bitter anguish and deep mourning.

Micah 1:8

Therefore, I will mourn and lament. I will walk around barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and moan like an owl.

Matthew 2:18

“A cry was heard in Ramah— weeping and great mourning. Rachel weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted, for they are dead.”

Matthew 26:75

Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.

Luke 1:2

They used the eyewitness reports circulating among us from the early disciples.

Luke 19:41

But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep.