Genesis 49:6

The Passion Translation

O my soul, let me not join in their secret plans. O my heart, never let me be counted in their assembly, for they killed men in fits of rage, and for pleasure, they maimed an ox.

Cross References

Genesis 34:30

When Jacob found out, he said to Simeon and Levi, “What have you done? You have ruined my name, and now the Canaanites and Perizzites and all the people of this land will hate me! My men are so few that if they unite against me and attack, I and all my household will be destroyed!”

Psalm 1:1

What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways! He won’t walk in step with the wicked, nor share the sinner’s way, nor be found sitting in the scorner’s seat.

Psalm 103:1

With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God!

Psalm 139:19

O God, come and slay these bloodthirsty, murderous men! For I cry out, “Depart from me, you wicked ones!”

Psalm 16:9

My heart and soul explode with joy—full of glory! Even my body will rest confident and secure.

Psalm 26:9

Don’t treat me as one of these scheming sinners who plot violence against the innocent.

Psalm 28:3

Don’t allow me to be punished along with the wicked— these hypocrites who speak sweetly to their neighbors’ faces while holding evil against them in their hearts.

Psalm 30:12

How could I be silent when it’s time to praise you? Now my heart sings out, bursting with joy— a bliss inside that keeps me singing, “I can never thank you enough!”

Psalm 42:11

So I say to my soul, “Don’t be discouraged. Don’t be disturbed. For I know my God will break through for me.” Then I’ll have plenty of reasons to praise him all over again. Yes, he is my saving grace!

Psalm 42:5

So then, my soul, why would you be depressed? Why would you sink into despair? Just keep hoping and waiting on God, your Savior. For no matter what, I will still sing with praise, for you are my saving grace!

Psalm 43:5

Then I will say to my soul, “Don’t be discouraged; don’t be disturbed, for I fully expect my Savior-God to break through for me. Then I’ll have plenty of reasons to praise him all over again.” Yes, he is my saving grace!

Psalm 5:10

Declare them guilty, O God! Let their own schemes be their downfall! Let the guilt of their sins collapse on top of them, for they rebel against you.

Psalm 57:8

Awake, O my soul, with the music of his splendor-song! Arise, my soul, and sing his praises! My worship will awaken the dawn, greeting the daybreak with my songs of praise!

Proverbs 1:11

When the gang says— “We’re going to steal and kill and get away with it.

Proverbs 12:5

The lovers of God are filled with good ideas that are noble and pure, but the schemes of the sinner are crammed with nothing but lies.

Jeremiah 15:17

I haven’t joined the crowd at their merry celebrations just to have a good time. I’ve kept to myself because your strong hand upon my life sets me apart. And your anger over what they have done fills me.

Jeremiah 4:19

With gut-wrenching pain deep in my soul, I writhe on the ground in anguish. My heart is pounding within me. I cannot keep silent, for I hear the shofar blast. I say to my soul, I hear the cry of war!

Luke 12:19

Then I can just sit back, surrounded with comfort and ease. I’ll enjoy life with no worries at all.’

2 Corinthians 6:14

Don’t continue to team up with unbelievers in mismatched alliances, for what partnership is there between righteousness and rebellion? Who could mingle light with darkness?

Joshua 11:9

Afterward, Joshua crippled their horses and burned their chariots as Yahweh had commanded.

Judges 5:21

The flooding Kishon swept them away— the ancient Kishon River contended with them. I shall march and keep marching on. So be strong, O my soul!