Jeremiah 45:5

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not; for behold, I am bringing evil upon all flesh, says the Lord; but I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.”

Cross References

Genesis 6:12

And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

1 Kings 3:11

And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,

1 Kings 3:9

Give thy servant therefore an understanding mind to govern thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to govern this thy great people?”

2 Kings 5:26

But he said to him, “Did I not go with you in spirit when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Was it a time to accept money and garments, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?

Psalm 131:1

O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me.

Isaiah 66:16

For by fire will the Lord execute judgment, and by his sword, upon all flesh; and those slain by the Lord shall be many.

Jeremiah 21:9

He who stays in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; but he who goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who are besieging you shall live and shall have his life as a prize of war.

Jeremiah 25:15

Thus the Lord, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from my hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink it.

Jeremiah 25:16

They shall drink and stagger and be crazed because of the sword which I am sending among them.”

Jeremiah 25:26

all the kings of the north, far and near, one after another, and all the kingdoms of the world which are on the face of the earth. And after them the king of Babylon shall drink.

Jeremiah 25:31

The clamor will resound to the ends of the earth, for the Lord has an indictment against the nations; he is entering into judgment with all flesh, and the wicked he will put to the sword, says the Lord.’

Jeremiah 38:2

“Thus says the Lord, He who stays in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence; but he who goes out to the Chaldeans shall live; he shall have his life as a prize of war, and live.

Jeremiah 39:18

For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but you shall have your life as a prize of war, because you have put your trust in me, says the Lord.’ ”

Zephaniah 3:8

“Therefore wait for me,” says the Lord, “for the day when I arise as a witness. For my decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them my indignation, all the heat of my anger; for in the fire of my jealous wrath all the earth shall be consumed.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; never be conceited.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.”