Psalm 85:8

The Passion Translation

Now I’ll listen carefully for your voice and wait to hear whatever you say. Let me hear your promise of peace— the message every one of your godly lovers longs to hear. Don’t let us in our ignorance turn back from following you.

Cross References

Genesis 34:7

During their conversation, Jacob’s sons came in from the field, and they heard the report of what Shechem had done to their sister Dinah. They were shocked and furious over the shameful act Shechem committed against Israel —a criminal act of sexual assault that never should have happened.

Psalm 130:4

But your forgiving love is what makes you so wonderful. No wonder you are loved and worshiped!

Psalm 29:11

This is the one who gives his strength and might to his people. This is the Lord giving us his kiss of peace.

Psalm 50:5

“Gather all my devoted lovers, my godly ones whose hearts are one with me— those who have entered into my holy covenant by sacrifices upon the altar.”

Proverbs 25:11

Winsome words spoken at just the right time are as appealing as apples gilded in gold surrounded with silver.

Proverbs 27:22

You can beat a fool half to death and still never beat the foolishness out of him.

Isaiah 57:19

I offer peace to those who are far from me, and I offer peace to those who are near, and I will heal their deepest wounds,” says Yahweh.

John 14:27

“I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous!

John 20:19

That evening, the disciples gathered together, and because they were afraid of reprisals from the Jewish leaders, they had locked the doors. But suddenly Jesus appeared among them and said, “Peace to you!”

John 20:26

Then eight days later, Thomas and all the others were in the house together. And even though all the doors were locked, Jesus suddenly stood before them! “Peace to you,” he said.

John 5:14

A short time later, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “Look at you now! You’re healed! Walk away from your sin so that nothing worse will happen to you.”

John 8:11

Looking around, she replied, “I see no one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Then I certainly don’t condemn you either. Go, and from now on, be free from a life of sin.”

Acts 10:36

God sent his word to the Jewish people first, announcing the wonderful news of hope and peace through Jesus, the Anointed One, the Lord of all.

Acts 3:26

“Now that God raised up his Son, he has chosen to send him first to you that he might bless you by turning each one of you from your wickedness.”

Galatians 4:9

But now that we truly know him and are intimately known by him, why would we for a moment consider turning back to those weak and feeble principles of religion, as though we were still subject to them?

Ephesians 2:17

For the Messiah has come to preach this sweet message of peace to you, the ones who were distant, and to those who are near.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now, may the Lord himself, the Lord of peace, pour into you his peace in every circumstance and in every possible way. The Lord’s tangible presence be with you all.

2 Timothy 2:19

But the firm foundation of God has written upon it these two inscriptions: “The Lord God recognizes those who are truly his!” and, “Everyone who worships the name of the Lord Jesus must forsake wickedness!”

Hebrews 12:25

Make very sure that you never refuse to listen to God when he speaks! For the God who spoke on earth from Sinai is the same God who now speaks from heaven. Those who heard him speak his living Word on earth found nowhere to hide, so what chance is there for us to escape if we turn our backs on God and refuse to hear his warnings as he speaks from heaven?

Revelation 3:19

All those I dearly love I unmask and train. So repent and be eager to pursue what is right.