Isaiah 10:14

The Scriptures 1998

‘And my hand finds the riches of the people like a nest. And I have gathered all the earth like forsaken eggs are gathered. And there was no one who moved his wing, nor opened his mouth with even a peep.’ ”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:13

‘Do you not know what I and my fathers have done to all the peoples of other lands? Were the mighty ones of the nations of those lands in any way able to deliver their lands out of my hand?

Job 31:25

if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gained much;

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before esteem is humility.

Isaiah 14:6

he who smote the people in wrath with ceaseless blows, he who ruled the gentiles in displeasure, is persecuted and no one restrains.

Isaiah 37:25

‘I have dug and drunk water, and with the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of defence.’

Isaiah 5:8

Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is no room, and you are made to dwell alone in the midst of the land!

Jeremiah 49:16

“The dread for you, the pride of your heart, has deceived you, O you who dwell in the clefts of the rock, holding the height of the hill! Though you make your nest as high as the eagle, from there I bring you down,” declares the Master.

Ezekiel 35:13

“And with your mouth you have boasted against Me and increased your words against Me – I Myself have heard.”

Obadiah 1:4

“Though you rise high as the eagle, and though you set your nest among the stars, from there I shall bring you down,” declares יהוה.

Nahum 2:9

Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold! There is no limit to the treasure – a wealth of all precious objects.