“There is a river whose streams bring happiness to God’s city, to the holy city of God Most High. God is in that city, so it will never be destroyed. He is there to help even before sunrise.”
Psalms 46:4-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.46.4-5.erv
“God is our protection and source of strength. He is always ready to help us in times of trouble. So we are not afraid when the earth quakes and the mountains fall into the sea. We are not afraid when the seas become rough and dark and the mountains tremble. Selah”
Psalms 46:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.46.1-3.erv
“Lord, wake up! Why are you sleeping? Get up! Don’t ignore us forever! Why are you hiding from us? Have you forgotten our pain and troubles?
Get up and help us! Rescue us because of your faithful love.”
Psalms 44:23-24, 26 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.44.23-24,26.erv
“God, you are my king. Give the command and lead Jacob’s people to victory.
We need your help to push our enemies back. Only in your name can we trample those who attacked us.
I don’t put my trust in my bow. My sword cannot save me. You are the one who saved us from our enemies. You are the one who put our enemies to shame.”
Psalms 44:4-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.44.4-7.erv
“God, you are my place of safety. Why have you turned me away? Why must I suffer this sadness that my enemies have brought me?
Send your light and your truth to guide me, to lead me to your holy mountain, to your home.
I want to go to God’s altar, to the God who makes me so very happy. God, my God, I want to play my harp and sing praises to you!
Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I tell myself, “Wait for God’s help! You will again have a chance to praise him, your God, the one who will save you.””
Psalms 43:2-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.43.2-5.erv
“This will happen when the special child is born. God will give us a son who will be responsible for leading the people. His name will be “Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.”
His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end. This will establish him as the king sitting on David’s throne and ruling his kingdom. He will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever. The strong love that the Lord All-Powerful has for his people will make this happen!”
Isaiah 9:6-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.9.6-7.erv
“Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/jhn.3.16.erv
“While Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have the baby. She gave birth to her first son. She wrapped him up well and laid him in a box where cattle are fed. She put him there because the guest room was full.
That night, some shepherds were out in the fields near Bethlehem watching their sheep. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining around them. The shepherds were very afraid.
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I have some very good news for you—news that will make everyone happy. Today your Savior was born in David’s town. He is the Messiah, the Lord. This is how you will know him: You will find a baby wrapped in pieces of cloth and lying in a feeding box.””
Luke 2:6-12 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/luk.2.6-12.erv
“In a loud voice she said to Mary, “God has blessed you more than any other woman. And God has blessed the baby you will have. You are the mother of my Lord, and you have come to me! Why has something so good happened to me? When I heard your voice, the baby inside me jumped with joy. Great blessings are yours because you believed what the Lord said to you! You believed this would happen.””
Luke 1:42-45 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/luk.1.42-45.erv
“Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen? I am still a virgin.” The angel said to Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High God will cover you. The baby will be holy and will be called the Son of God.
Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let this thing you have said happen to me!” Then the angel went away.”
Luke 1:34-35, 38 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/luk.1.34-35,38.erv
“During Elizabeth’s sixth month of pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to a virgin girl who lived in Nazareth, a town in Galilee. She was engaged to marry a man named Joseph from the family of David. Her name was Mary.
The angel came to her and said, “Greetings! The Lord is with you; you are very special to him.” But Mary was very confused about what the angel said. She wondered, “What does this mean?” The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, because God is very pleased with you.
Listen! You will become pregnant and have a baby boy. You will name him Jesus. He will be great. People will call him the Son of the Most High God, and the Lord God will make him king like his ancestor David. He will rule over the people of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.””
Luke 1:26-33 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/luk.1.26-33.erv
“But after Joseph thought about this, an angel from the Lord came to him in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to accept Mary to be your wife. The baby inside her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son. You will name him Jesus. Give him that name because he will save his people from their sins.”
All this happened to make clear the full meaning of what the Lord said through the prophet: “The virgin will be pregnant and will give birth to a son. They will name him Immanuel.” (Immanuel means “God with us.”)”
Matthew 1:20-23 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/mat.1.20-23.erv
“Why am I so sad? Why am I so upset? I tell myself, “Wait for God’s help! You will again be able to praise him, your God, the one who will save you.””
Psalms 42:11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.42.11.erv
“I say, “ Lord, be kind to me. I sinned against you, but forgive me and make me well.””
Psalms 41:4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.41.4.erv
“Those who help the poor succeed will get many blessings. When trouble comes, the Lord will save them. The Lord will protect them and save their lives. He will bless them in this land. He will not let their enemies harm them. When they are sick in bed, the Lord will give them strength and make them well!”
Psalms 41:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.41.1-3.erv
“Lord, do not hide your mercy from me. Let your love and loyalty always protect me. Troubles have surrounded me. They are too many to count!
My sins have caught me, and I cannot escape them. They are more than the hairs on my head. I have lost my courage. Please, Lord, rescue me! Lord, hurry and help me!
But may those who come to you be happy and rejoice. May those who love being saved by you always be able to say, “Praise the Lord!””
Psalms 40:11-13, 16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.40.11-13,16.erv
“I told the good news of victory to the people in the great assembly. And, Lord, you know that I will never stop telling that good news. I told about the good things you did. I did not hide these things in my heart. I spoke of how you can be trusted to save us. I did not hide your love and loyalty from those in the great assembly.”
Psalms 40:9-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.40.9-10.erv
“Lord, you made me understand this: You don’t really want sacrifices and grain offerings. You don’t want burnt offerings and sin offerings. So I said, “Here I am, ready to do what was written about me in the book. My God, I am happy to do whatever you want. I never stop thinking about your teachings.””
Psalms 40:6-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.40.6-8.erv
“I called to the Lord, and he heard me. He heard my cries. He lifted me out of the grave. He lifted me from that muddy place. He picked me up, put me on solid ground, and kept my feet from slipping.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see what he did and worship him. They will put their trust in the Lord.”
Psalms 40:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.40.1-3.erv
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
Psalms 43:5 NIV
https://www.bible.com/111/psa.43.5.niv
“Save me from the bad things I did. Don’t let me be treated like a fool.
But please stop punishing me. You will destroy me if you do not stop.
You punish people for doing wrong to teach them the right way to live.
As a moth destroys cloth, you destroy what people love. Yes, our lives are like a small cloud that quickly disappears. Selah”
Psalms 39:8, 10-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.39.8,10-11.erv
“I know I am guilty of doing wrong. I cannot forget my pain. Lord, I told you about the evil I have done. I am sorry for my sin.
Lord, don’t leave me. My God, stay close to me. Come quickly and help me. My Lord, you are the one who saves me.”
Psalms 38:17-18, 21-22 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.38.17-18,21-22.erv
“Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have. And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/php.4.6-7.erv
“Lord, don’t criticize me when you are angry. Don’t discipline me in anger. You have hurt me. You punished me and hurt me deeply. You punished me severely, so my whole body is sore. I sinned, and now all my bones hurt. My guilt is like a heavy burden. I am sinking beneath its weight.”
Psalms 38:1-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.38.1-4.erv
“The Lord saves those who are good. When they have troubles, he is their strength. The Lord helps good people and rescues them. They depend on him, so he rescues them from the wicked.”
Psalms 37:39-40 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.39-40.erv
“Stop doing anything evil and do good, and you will always have a place to live. The Lord loves what is right, and he will never leave his followers without help. He will always protect them, but he will destroy the families of the wicked.”
Psalms 37:27-28 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.27-28.erv
“The Lord shows us how we should live, and he is pleased when he sees people living that way. If they stumble, they will not fall, because the Lord reaches out to steady them.
I was young, and now I am old, but I have never seen good people left with no one to help them; I have never seen their children begging for food.”
Psalms 37:23-25 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.23-25.erv
“The wicked will be destroyed, but the Lord cares for those who are good. The Lord protects pure people all their life. Their reward will continue forever. When trouble comes, good people will not be destroyed. When times of hunger come, good people will have plenty to eat.”
Psalms 37:17-19 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.17-19.erv
“The wicked plan bad things for those who are good. They show their teeth in anger at them. But our Lord will laugh at them. He will make sure they get what they deserve.
The wicked draw their swords to kill the poor and the helpless. They aim their arrows to murder all who live right. But their bows will break, and their swords will pierce their own hearts.”
Psalms 37:12-15 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.12-15.erv
“Trust in the Lord and wait quietly for his help. Don’t be angry when people make evil plans and succeed. Don’t become so angry and upset that you, too, want to do evil. The wicked will be destroyed, but those who call to the Lord for help will get the land he promised.”
Psalms 37:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.7-9.erv
“Don’t get upset about evil people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong. They are like grass and other green plants that dry up quickly and then die.
So trust in the Lord and do good. Live on your land and be dependable. Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you whatever you ask for. Depend on the Lord. Trust in him, and he will help you.”
Psalms 37:1-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.37.1-5.erv
“Nothing is more precious than your loving kindness. All people can find protection close to you. They get strength from all the good things in your house. You let them drink from your wonderful river. The fountain of life flows from you. Your light lets us see light.”
Psalms 36:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.36.7-9.erv
“Lord, your faithful love reaches to the sky. Your faithfulness is as high as the clouds. Your goodness is higher than the highest mountains. Your fairness is deeper than the deepest ocean. Lord, you protect people and animals.”
Psalms 36:5-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.36.5-6.erv
“Lord, surely you can see what is happening. So don’t keep quiet. Lord, don’t leave me. Wake up! Get up! My God and my Lord, fight for me, and bring me justice. Lord my God, judge me with your fairness. Don’t let those people laugh at me.
Let my enemies be ashamed and embarrassed— all those who were happy about my troubles. Proud of themselves, they treated me as worthless. So let them be covered with shame and disgrace.”
Psalms 35:22-24, 26 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.35.22-24,26.erv
“Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight me. Pick up your shields, large and small. Get up and help me! Take a spear and javelin and fight those who are chasing me. Tell me, “I will rescue you.”
Then I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be happy when he saves me. With my whole self I will say, “ Lord, there is no one like you. You protect the poor from those who are stronger. You save the poor and helpless from those who try to rob them.””
Psalms 35:1-3, 9-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.35.1-3,9-10.erv
“Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
Psalm 107:8 KJV
https://www.bible.com/1/psa.107.8.kjv
“Do you want to enjoy life? Do you want to have many happy days? Then avoid saying anything hurtful, and never let a lie come out of your mouth. Stop doing anything evil, and do good. Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.
The Lord watches over those who do what is right, and he hears their prayers. But the Lord is against those who do evil, so they are forgotten soon after they die.”
Psalms 34:12-16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.34.12-16.erv
“The Lord ’S holy people should fear and respect him. Those who respect him will always have what they need. Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.”
Psalms 34:9-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.34.9-10.erv
“As a poor, helpless man I prayed to the Lord, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles.
The Lord ’S angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them.
Give the Lord a chance to show you how good he is. Great blessings belong to those who depend on him!”
Psalms 34:6-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.34.6-8.erv
“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will never stop singing his praises. Humble people, listen and be happy, while I brag about the Lord. Praise the Lord with me. Let us honor his name.
I went to the Lord for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear. If you look to him for help, he will put a smile on your face. You will have no need to be ashamed.”
Psalms 34:1-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.34.1-5.erv
“Pray to the Lord, and he will hear you. He will save you from all your troubles.
The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged.
Good people might have many problems, but the Lord will take them all away.
He will protect them completely. Not one of their bones will be broken.”
Psalms 34:17-20 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.34.17-20.erv
“A king is not saved by the power of his army. A soldier does not survive by his own great strength. Horses don’t really bring victory in war. Their strength cannot help you escape.
The Lord watches over his followers, those who wait for him to show his faithful love. He saves them from death. He gives them strength when they are hungry.
So we will wait for the Lord. He helps us and protects us. He makes us happy. We trust his holy name.”
Psalms 33:16-21 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.33.16-21.erv
“Everyone on earth should fear and respect the Lord. All the people in the world should fear him, because when he speaks, things happen. And if he says, “Stop!”—then it stops.
Great blessings belong to those who have the Lord as their God! He chose them to be his own special people.”
Psalms 33:8-9, 12 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.33.8-9,12.erv
“The Lord says, “I will teach you and guide you in the way you should live. I will watch over you and be your guide. Don’t be like a stupid horse or mule that will not come to you unless you put a bit in its mouth and pull it with reins.””
Psalms 32:8-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.32.8-9.erv
“You are a hiding place for me. You protect me from my troubles. You surround me and protect me, so I sing about the way you saved me. Selah”
Psalms 32:7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.32.7.erv
“Lord, I prayed to you again and again, but I did not talk about my sins. So I only became weaker and more miserable. Every day you made life harder for me. I became like a dry land in the hot summertime. Selah
But then I decided to confess my sins to the Lord. I stopped hiding my guilt and told you about my sins. And you forgave them all! Selah That is why your loyal followers pray to you while there is still time. Then when trouble rises like a flood, it will not reach them.”
Psalms 32:3-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.32.3-6.erv
“It is a great blessing when people are forgiven for the wrongs they have done, when their sins are erased. It is a great blessing when the Lord says they are not guilty, when they don’t try to hide their sins.”
Psalms 32:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.32.1-2.erv
“Lord, I trust in you. You are my God. My life is in your hands. Save me from those who are persecuting me. Please welcome and accept your servant. Be kind to me and save me.”
Psalms 31:14-16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.31.14-16.erv
“Lord, you have hidden away many wonderful things for your followers. You have done so many good things for those who trust in you. You have blessed them so that all the world can see.
Others make plans to hurt them. They say such bad things about them. But you hide your people in your shelter and protect them.”
Psalms 31:19-20 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.31.19-20.erv
“Your kindness makes me so happy. You have seen my suffering. You know about the troubles I have. You will not let my enemies take me. You will free me from their traps.”
Psalms 31:7-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.31.7-8.erv
“Praise the Lord, because he showed me how wonderful his faithful love is when the city was surrounded by enemies.
I was afraid and said, “I am in a place where he cannot see me.” But I prayed to you, and you heard my loud cries for help.
Love the Lord, all of you who are his loyal followers. The Lord protects those who are loyal to him. But he punishes those who brag about their own power. He gives them all the punishment they deserve.”
Psalms 31:21-23 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.31.21-23.erv
“You have changed my sorrow into dancing. You have taken away my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. You wanted me to praise you and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever!”
Psalms 30:11-12 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.30.11-12.erv
“Yes, Lord, while you were kind to me, I felt that nothing could defeat me. But when you turned away from me, I was filled with fear.
So, Lord, I turned and prayed to you. I asked you, Lord, to show me mercy.
I said, “What good is it if I die and go down to the grave? The dead just lie in the dirt. They cannot praise you. They cannot tell anyone how faithful you are.
Lord, hear my prayer, and be kind to me. Lord, help me!””
Psalms 30:7-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.30.7-10.erv
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5 NIV
https://www.bible.com/111/psa.30.5.niv
“Lord my God, I prayed to you, and you healed me. Lord, you lifted me out of the grave. I was falling into the place of death, but you saved my life. Praise the Lord, you who are loyal to him! Praise his holy name!”
Psalms 30:2-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.30.2-4.erv
“The Lord ruled as king at the time of the flood, and the Lord will rule as king forever. May the Lord make his people strong. May the Lord bless his people with peace.”
Psalms 29:10-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.29.10-11.erv
“Praise the Lord, you heavenly angels! Praise the Lord ’S glory and power. Praise the Lord and honor his name! Worship the Lord in all his holy beauty.”
Psalms 29:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.29.1-2.erv
“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trusted him with all my heart. He helped me, so I am happy. I sing songs of praise to him.
The Lord protects his chosen one. He saves him and gives him strength. Save your people. Bless those who belong to you. Lead them and honor them forever.”
Psalms 28:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.28.7-9.erv
“Lord, you are my Rock. I am calling to you for help. Don’t close your ears to my prayers. If you don’t answer me, I will be counted among the dead.
I lift my hands and pray toward your Most Holy Place. Hear me when I call to you. Show mercy to me.”
Psalms 28:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.28.1-2.erv
“My enemies have attacked me. They have told lies about me and have tried to hurt me. But I really believe that I will see the Lord ’S goodness before I die. Wait for the Lord ’S help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord ’S help.”
Psalms 27:12-14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.27.12-14.erv
“Even if my mother and father leave me, the Lord will take me in.”
Psalms 27:10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.27.10.erv
“Lord, hear my voice. Be kind and answer me. My heart told me to come to you, Lord, so I am coming to ask for your help. Don’t turn away from me. Don’t be angry with your servant. You are the only one who can help me. My God, don’t leave me all alone. You are my Savior.”
Psalms 27:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.27.7-9.erv
“Experience makes you more patient, and you are most patient when you ignore insults.”
Proverbs 19:11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/pro.19.11.erv
“Now I will write about meat that is sacrificed to idols. It is certainly true that “we all have knowledge,” as you say. But this knowledge only fills people with pride. It is love that helps the church grow stronger. Those who think they know something do not yet know anything as they should. But whoever loves God is known by God.”
1 Corinthians 8:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/1co.8.1-3.erv
“The Lord is kind and merciful. He is patient and full of love.
He does not always criticize. He does not stay angry with us forever.
We sinned against him, but he didn’t give us the punishment we deserved.
His love for his followers is as high above us as heaven is above the earth.
And he has taken our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west.
The Lord is as kind to his followers as a father is to his children.”
Psalms 103:8-13 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.103.8-13.erv
“I ask only one thing from the Lord. This is what I want most: Let me live in the Lord ’S house all my life, enjoying the Lord ’S beauty and spending time in his palace.
He will protect me when I am in danger. He will hide me in his tent. He will take me up to his place of safety.”
Psalms 27:4-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.27.4-5.erv
“Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ.”
Ephesians 4:32 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/eph.4.32.erv
““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly. If you do this, you will be children who are truly like your Father in heaven. He lets the sun rise for all people, whether they are good or bad. He sends rain to those who do right and to those who do wrong.”
Matthew 5:43-45 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/mat.5.43-45.erv
“Lord, you are my Light and my Savior, so why should I be afraid of anyone? The Lord is where my life is safe, so I will be afraid of no one!
Evil people might attack me. They might try to destroy my body. Yes, my enemies might attack me and try to destroy me, but they will stumble and fall.
Even if an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid. Even if people attack me in war, I will trust in the Lord.”
Psalms 27:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.27.1-3.erv
““Satan has asked to test you men like a farmer tests his wheat. O Simon, Simon, I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.”
But Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go to jail with you. I will even die with you!”
But Jesus said, “Peter, before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will say you don’t know me. You will say this three times.””
Luke 22:31-34 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/luk.22.31-34.erv
“Experience makes you more patient, and you are most patient when you ignore insults.”
Proverbs 19:11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/pro.19.11.erv
“Lord, you be the judge and prove that I have lived a pure life. I have depended on you, Lord, to keep me from falling. Look closely at me, Lord, and test me. Judge my deepest thoughts and emotions. I always remember your faithful love. I depend on your faithfulness.”
Psalms 26:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.26.1-3.erv
“True love is God’s love for us, not our love for God. He sent his Son as the way to take away our sins.”
1 John 4:10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/1jn.4.10.erv
“Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love takes away fear. It is his punishment that makes a person fear. So his love is not made perfect in the one who has fear.”
1 John 4:18 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/1jn.4.18.erv
“Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it.”
Proverbs 22:3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/pro.22.3.erv
“I am hurt and lonely. Turn to me, and show me mercy. Free me from my troubles. Help me solve my problems. Look at my trials and troubles. Forgive me for all the sins I have done.
Look at all the enemies I have. They hate me and want to hurt me. Protect me! Save me from them! I come to you for protection, so don’t let me be disappointed.
You are good and do what is right. I trust you to protect me. God, save the people of Israel from all their enemies.”
Psalms 25:16-22 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.25.16-22.erv
“I always look to the Lord for help. Only he can free me from my troubles.”
Psalms 25:15 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.25.15.erv
““When you are angry, don’t let that anger make you sin,” and don’t stay angry all day.”
Ephesians 4:26 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/eph.4.26.erv
“God, examine me and know my mind. Test me and know all my worries. Make sure that I am not going the wrong way. Lead me on the path that has always been right.”
Psalms 139:23-24 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.139.23-24.erv
“Remember to be kind to me, Lord. Show me the tender love that you have always had. Don’t remember the sinful things I did when I was young. Because you are good, Lord, remember me with your faithful love.”
Psalms 25:6-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.25.6-7.erv
“Lord, I put my life in your hands. I trust in you, my God, and I will not be disappointed. My enemies will not laugh at me.
No one who trusts in you will be disappointed. But disappointment will come to those who try to deceive others. They will get nothing.”
Psalms 25:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.25.1-3.erv
“A gentle answer makes anger disappear, but a rough answer makes it grow.”
Proverbs 15:1 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/pro.15.1.erv
“Good people ask the Lord to bless others. They ask God, their Savior, to do good things. They try to follow God. They go to the God of Jacob for help. Selah”
Psalms 24:5-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.24.5-6.erv
“You prepared a meal for me in front of my enemies. You welcomed me as an honored guest. My cup is full and spilling over. Your goodness and mercy will be with me all my life, and I will live in the Lord ’S house a long, long time.”
Psalms 23:5-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.23.5-6.erv
“Even if I walk through a valley as dark as the grave, I will not be afraid of any danger, because you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.23.4.erv
“The Lord is my shepherd. I will always have everything I need.”
Psalms 23:1 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.23.1.erv
“Praise the Lord, all you who worship him! Honor him, you descendants of Jacob! Fear and respect him, all you people of Israel!
He does not ignore those who need help. He does not hate them. He does not turn away from them. He listens when they cry for help.”
Psalms 22:23-24 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.22.23-24.erv
“My God, my God, why have you left me? You seem too far away to save me, too far to hear my cries for help!
My strength is gone, like water poured out on the ground. My bones have separated. My courage is gone.
The “dogs” are all around me— a pack of evil people has trapped me. They have pierced my hands and feet. I can see each one of my bones. My enemies are looking at me; they just keep staring. They divide my clothes among themselves, and they throw lots for what I am wearing.”
Psalms 22:1, 14, 16-18 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.22.1,14,16-18.erv
“God, the truth is, you are the one who brought me into this world. You made me feel safe while I was still at my mother’s breasts.
You have been my God since the day I was born. I was thrown into your arms as I came from my mother’s womb. So don’t leave me! Trouble is near, and there is no one to help me.”
Psalms 22:9-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.22.9-11.erv
“Our ancestors trusted you. Yes, they trusted you, and you saved them. They called to you for help and escaped their enemies. They trusted you and were not disappointed!”
Psalms 22:4-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.22.4-5.erv
“You gave the king such wonderful blessings. You put a golden crown on his head. He asked for life, and you gave it. You gave him life that goes on forever.
You led him to victory that brought him great glory. You gave him honor and fame. You have given him blessings that will last forever. You have given him the joy of being near you.”
Psalms 21:3-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.21.3-6.erv
“The king trusts in the Lord, and the faithful love of God Most High will keep him from falling.”
Psalms 21:7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.21.7.erv
“Some give the credit for victory to their chariots and soldiers, but we honor the Lord our God.”
Psalms 20:7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.20.7.erv
“May the Lord answer you in times of trouble. May the God of Jacob protect you.
May he send you help from his Holy Place. May he support you from Zion.
May he remember all the gifts you have offered. May he accept all your sacrifices. Selah
May he give you what you really want. May he make all your plans successful.
We will celebrate when he helps you. We will praise the name of God. May the Lord give you everything you ask for.”
Psalms 20:1-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.20.1-5.erv
“People cannot see their own mistakes, so don’t let me commit secret sins. Don’t let me do what I know is wrong. Don’t let sin control me. If you help me, I can be pure and free from sin. May my words and thoughts please you. Lord, you are my Rock—the one who rescues me.”
Psalms 19:12-14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.19.12-14.erv
“The Lord ’S teachings are perfect. They give strength to his people. The Lord ’S rules can be trusted. They help even the foolish become wise.
The Lord ’S laws are right. They make people happy. The Lord ’S commands are good. They show people the right way to live.”
Psalms 19:7-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.19.7-8.erv
“The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies announce what his hands have made. Each new day tells more of the story, and each night reveals more and more about God’s power.
You cannot hear them say anything. They don’t make any sound we can hear. But their message goes throughout the world. Their teaching reaches the ends of the earth.”
Psalms 19:1-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.19.1-4.erv
“God, you made me strong in battle. You made my enemies fall before me. You made my enemies turn and run away. I destroyed those who hated me. They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
The Lord lives! I praise my Rock, the God who saves me. How great he is!”
Psalms 18:39-41, 46 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.18.39-41,46.erv
“Lord, you have given me your shield to protect me. You support me with your right hand. It is your help that has made me great. You cleared a path for my feet so that I could walk without stumbling.”
Psalms 18:35-36 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.18.35-36.erv
“God’s way is perfect. The Lord ’S promise always proves to be true. He protects those who trust in him.”
Psalms 18:30 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.18.30.erv
“He saved me from my powerful enemies, who hated me. They were too strong for me, so he saved me. They attacked me in my time of trouble, but the Lord was there to support me. He was pleased with me, so he rescued me. He took me to a safe place.
The Lord rewarded me for doing what is right. He was good to me because I am innocent. The Lord did this because I have obeyed him. I have not turned against my God.”
Psalms 18:17-21 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.18.17-21.erv
“I called to the Lord for help, and he saved me from my enemies! He is worthy of my praise!”
Psalms 18:3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.18.3.erv
“Every time I call to you, God, you answer me. So listen to me now, and hear what I say. Show your amazing kindness and rescue those who depend on you. Use your great power and protect them from their enemies. Protect me like the pupil of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
I have done only what is right, so I will see your face. And seeing you, I will be fully satisfied.”
Psalms 17:6-8, 15 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.17.6-8,15.erv
“Protect me, God, because I depend on you. Some of you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.”
I always remember that the Lord is with me. He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me. So my heart and soul will be very happy. Even my body will live in safety, because you will not leave me in the place of death. You will not let your faithful one rot in the grave.”
Psalms 16:1-2, 8-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.16.1-2,8-10.erv
“Lord, who can live in your Holy Tent? Who can live on your holy mountain? Only those who live pure lives, do what is right, and speak the truth from their hearts. Such people don’t say bad things about others. They don’t do things to hurt their neighbors. They don’t tell shameful things about those close to them.
They hate those who fail to please God and honor those who respect the Lord. If they make a promise to their neighbor, they do what they promised. If they loan money to someone, they do not charge them interest. And they refuse to testify against an innocent person, even if someone offers them money to do it. Whoever lives like this will always stand strong.”
Psalms 15:1-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.15.1-5.erv
“The Lord looks down from heaven to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who looks to him for help. But everyone has gone the wrong way. Everyone has turned bad. No one does anything good. No, not one person!”
Psalms 14:2-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.14.2-3.erv
“How long will you forget me, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you refuse to accept me? How long must I wonder if you have forgotten me? How long must I feel this sadness in my heart? How long will my enemy win against me?
But I trust in your faithful love, Lord. I will be happy when you save me. Then I will sing to the Lord because he was so good to me.”
Psalms 13:1-2, 5-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.13.1-2,5-6.erv
“Lord, take care of the helpless. Protect them forever from the wicked people in this world. The wicked are all around us, and everyone thinks evil is something to be praised!”
Psalms 12:7-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.12.7-8.erv
“The Lord always does what is right, and he loves seeing people do right. Those who live good lives will be with him.”
Psalms 11:7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.11.7.erv
“The wicked turn against God because they think he will not punish them. But, Lord, you do see the pain and suffering they cause. You see it, so punish them. Those who were left helpless put their trust in you. After all, you are the one who cares for orphans.”
Psalms 10:13-14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.10.13-14.erv
“Those other nations have fallen into the pit they dug to catch others. They have been caught in their own trap. The Lord showed that he judges fairly. The wicked were caught by what they did to hurt others. The wicked will go to the place of death, as will all the nations that forget God.
Lord, get up and judge the nations. Don’t let anyone think they can win against you. Teach them a lesson, Lord. Let them know they are only human. Selah”
Psalms 9:15-17, 19-20 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.9.15-17,19-20.erv
“Sing praises to the Lord, who sits as King in Zion. Tell the nations about the great things he has done. He punishes murderers and remembers those who are in need. When suffering people cry for help, he does not ignore them.
It may seem that those who are poor and needy have been forgotten, but God will not forget them. He will not leave them without hope.”
Psalms 9:11-12, 18 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.9.11-12,18.erv
“The Lord set up his throne to bring justice, and he will rule forever. He judges everyone on earth fairly. He judges all nations honestly.
Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles. But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to.
Lord, those who know your name come to you for protection. And when they come, you do not leave them without help.
He punishes murderers and remembers those who are in need. When suffering people cry for help, he does not ignore them.”
Psalms 9:7-10, 12 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.9.7-10,12.erv
“Lord our Lord, your name is the most wonderful in all the earth! It brings you praise everywhere in heaven.
I look at the heavens you made with your hands. I see the moon and the stars you created. And I wonder, “Why are people so important to you? Why do you even think about them? Why do you care so much about humans? Why do you even notice them?”
But you made them almost like gods and crowned them with glory and honor. You put them in charge of everything you made. You put everything under their control.”
Psalms 8:1, 3-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.8.1,3-6.erv
“God helps people who want to do right, so he will protect me.”
Psalms 7:10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.7.10.erv
“The minds of the wicked are full of evil; they are pregnant with wicked plans, which give birth to lies. They dig a pit to trap others, but they are the ones who will fall into it. The trouble they cause will come back on them. They plan harm for others, but they are the ones who will be hurt.”
Psalms 7:14-16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.7.14-16.erv
“My enemies have caused me such sorrow that my eyes are worn out from crying. Go away, you wicked people, because the Lord has heard my cries. The Lord has heard my request for mercy. The Lord has accepted my prayer. All my enemies will be filled with fear and shame. They will be sorry when disgrace suddenly comes upon them.”
Psalms 6:7-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.6.7-10.erv
“Lord, don’t punish me. Don’t correct me when you are so angry. Lord, be kind to me. I am sick and weak. Heal me, Lord! My bones are shaking. I am trembling all over. Lord, how long until you heal me? Lord, come back and make me strong again. Save me because you are so loyal and kind.”
Psalms 6:1-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.6.1-4.erv
“Lord, show me your right way of living, and make it easy for me to follow. People are looking for my weaknesses, so show me how you want me to live.”
Psalms 5:8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.5.8.erv
“God, you don’t want evil people near you. They cannot stay in your presence. Fools cannot come near you. You hate those who do evil. You destroy those who tell lies. Lord, you hate those who make secret plans to hurt others. But by your great mercy, I can enter your house. I can worship in your holy Temple with fear and respect for you.”
Psalms 5:4-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.5.4-7.erv
“You can be sure that anyone who serves the Lord faithfully is special to him. The Lord listens when I pray to him.”
Psalms 4:3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.4.3.erv
“I can lie down to rest and know that I will wake up, because the Lord covers and protects me. So I will not be afraid of my enemies, even if thousands of them surround me.”
Psalms 3:5-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.3.5-6.erv
“Why are the nations so angry? Why are the people making such foolish plans? Their kings and leaders join together to fight against the Lord and his chosen king. They say, “Let’s rebel against them. Let’s break free from them!” But the one who rules in heaven laughs at them. The Lord makes fun of them. He speaks to them in anger, and it fills them with fear.”
Psalms 2:1-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.2.1-5.erv
“Great blessings belong to those who don’t listen to evil advice, who don’t live like sinners, and who don’t join those who make fun of God. Instead, they love the Lord ’S teachings and think about them day and night. So they grow strong, like a tree planted by a stream— a tree that produces fruit when it should and has leaves that never fall. Everything they do is successful.”
Psalms 1:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.1.1-3.erv
“This is what the Lord says: “Look, I will give Jerusalem peace that will flow in like a river. Wealth from all the nations will come flowing into her like a flood. And like little babies, you will drink that ‘milk.’ I will hold you in my arms, and bounce you on my knees. I will comfort you like a mother comforting her child. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.””
Isaiah 66:12-13 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.66.12-13.erv
““A woman does not give birth before she feels the pain. A woman must feel the pain of childbirth before she can see the boy she gives birth to. Who ever heard of such a thing? In the same way, no one ever saw a new world begin in one day. No one has ever heard of a new nation that began in one day. But when Zion feels the pain, she will give birth to her children.
In the same way, I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born.” The Lord says this: “I promise that if I cause you the pain of birth, I will not stop you from having your new nation.” Your God said this.”
Isaiah 66:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.66.7-9.erv
“Wolves and little lambs will eat together. Lions will eat hay like cattle, and snakes will eat only dust. They will not hurt or destroy each other on my holy mountain.” This is what the Lord said.”
Isaiah 65:25 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.65.25.erv
““I am creating a new heaven and a new earth. The troubles of the past will be forgotten. No one will remember them. My people will be happy and rejoice forever and ever because of what I will make. I will make a Jerusalem that is full of joy, and I will make her people happy. “Then I will rejoice with Jerusalem. I will be happy with my people. There will never again be crying and sadness in that city.”
Isaiah 65:17-19 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.65.17-19.erv
“So this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you evil people will be hungry. My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will be happy, but you will suffer shame. My servants will shout for joy, but you will cry out in pain. Your spirits will be broken, and you will be very sad. Your names will be like curses to my chosen servants.” The Lord GOD will kill you, and then he will call his servants by a new name.”
Isaiah 65:13-15 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.65.13-15.erv
“But you have done awesome things that we did not expect. You came down, and mountains shook in fear before you. No one has ever heard of such a God. No one has ever heard such a story. No one has ever seen any God except you, who does such great things for those who trust him.”
Isaiah 64:3-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.64.3-4.erv
“You welcome people who enjoy doing good and who remember you by living the way you want them to. But we sinned against you, and you became angry with us. But you always saved us!
We are all dirty with sin. Even our good works are not pure. They are like bloodstained rags. We are all like dead leaves. Our sins have carried us away like wind. We don’t call to you for help. We aren’t excited about following you, so you have turned away from us. We are helpless before you, because we are full of sin.
But, Lord, you are our father. We are like clay, and you are the potter. Your hands made us all. Lord, don’t continue to be angry with us! Don’t remember our sins forever! Please, look at us! We are all your people.”
Isaiah 64:5-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.64.5-9.erv
“Please, look down from the heavens. See what is happening now. Look down at us from your great and holy home in heaven. Where is your strong love for us? Where is your compassion? Why are you hiding your kind love from me?
Look, you are our father! Abraham does not know us. Israel does not recognize us. Lord, you are our father! You are the one who has always saved us! Lord, why are you pushing us away from you? Why are you making it hard for us to follow you? Come back to us! We are your servants. Come to us and help us! Our tribes belong to you.”
Isaiah 63:15-17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.63.15-17.erv
“I will remember the kind things the Lord has done, and I will remember to praise him. The Lord has given many good things to the family of Israel. He has been very kind to us. He has shown us mercy. He said, “These are my people. These are my real children.” So he saved them.
The people had many troubles, but he was not against them. He loved them and felt sorry for them, so he saved them. He sent his special angel to save them. He picked them up and carried them, just as he did long ago.”
Isaiah 63:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.63.7-9.erv
“You will never again be called ‘The People God Left.’ Your land will never again be called ‘The Land God Destroyed.’ You will be called ‘The People God Loves.’ Your land will be called ‘God’s Bride,’ because the Lord loves you, and your land will be his. As a young man takes a bride and she belongs to him, so your land will belong to your children. As a man is happy with his new wife, so your God will be happy with you.”
Isaiah 62:4-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.62.4-5.erv
“Jerusalem, I put guards on your walls. They will not be silent. They will keep praying day and night. Guards, keep praying to the Lord. Remind him of his promise. Don’t ever stop praying. Don’t give him any rest until he rebuilds Jerusalem and makes it a place that everyone on earth will praise.”
Isaiah 62:6-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.62.6-7.erv
“The Lord makes me very happy. I am completely happy with my God. He dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He put the victory coat on me. I look like a man dressed for his wedding, like a bride covered with jewels. The earth causes plants to grow, and a garden makes the seeds planted there rise up. In the same way, the Lord GOD will make goodness and praise grow throughout the nations.”
Isaiah 61:10-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.61.10-11.erv
“In the past, other people shamed you and said bad things to you. You were shamed much more than any other people. So in your land you will get two times more than other people. You will get the joy that continues forever.”
Isaiah 61:7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.61.7.erv
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me. The Lord has chosen me to tell good news to the poor and to comfort those who are sad. He sent me to tell the captives and prisoners that they have been set free. He sent me to announce that the time has come for the Lord to show his kindness, when our God will also punish evil people. He has sent me to comfort those who are sad, those in Zion who mourn.
I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. He sent me to name them ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord ’S Wonderful Plant.’”
Isaiah 61:1-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.61.1-3.erv
“The smallest family will become a large family group. The smallest tribe will become a powerful nation. When the time is right, I, the Lord, will come quickly. I will make these things happen.””
Isaiah 60:22 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.60.22.erv
““The sun will no longer be your light during the day. The light from the moon will no longer be your light at night. The Lord will be your light forever. Your God will be your glory. Your sun will never go down again. Your moon will never again be dark. That’s because the Lord will be your light forever, and the dark days of mourning will end.”
Isaiah 60:19-20 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.60.19-20.erv
“Nations will give you what you need, like a child drinking milk from its mother. But you will ‘drink’ riches from kings. Then you will know that it is I, the Lord, who saves you. You will know that I, the Great God of Jacob, protect you.
“You now have copper, but I will bring you gold. You now have iron, but I will bring you silver. I will change your wood into copper and your rocks into iron. I will change your punishment into peace. And those who punished you will be replaced with those who are kind to you.”
Isaiah 60:16-17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.60.16-17.erv
“In the past, people hurt you, but they will bow down before you. In the past, people hated you, but they will bow down at your feet. They will call you ‘The City of the Lord ’S,’ ‘Zion of the Holy One of Israel.’”
Isaiah 60:14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.60.14.erv
“Loyalty is gone, and people who try to do good are robbed. The Lord looked and saw there was no justice. He did not like what he saw. He did not see anyone speak up for the people. He was shocked to see that no one stood up for them. So with his own power he saved them. His desire to do what is right gave him strength.
Then a redeemer will come to Zion to save the people of Jacob who have turned away from sin. The Lord says, “As for me, this is the agreement that I will make with these people. I promise my Spirit that I put on you and my words that I put in your mouth will never leave you. They will be with you and your children and your children’s children, for now and forever.”
Isaiah 59:15-16, 20-21 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.59.15-16,20-21.erv
“Look, the Lord ’S power is enough to save you. He can hear you when you ask him for help. It is your sins that separate you from your God. He turns away from you when he sees them.
You don’t know how to live in peace. You don’t do what is right and fair. You are crooked, and anyone who lives like that will never know true peace.”
Isaiah 59:1-2, 8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.59.1-2,8.erv
“That will happen when you stop sinning against God’s law about the Sabbath and when you stop doing things to please yourself on that special day. You should call the Sabbath a happy day. You should honor the Lord ’S special day by not saying and doing things that you do every other day of the week.”
Isaiah 58:13 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.58.13.erv
“Feel sorry for hungry people and give them food. Help those who are troubled and satisfy their needs. Then your light will shine in the darkness. You will be like the bright sunshine at noon. The Lord will always lead you and satisfy your needs in dry lands. He will give strength to your bones. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring that never goes dry.”
Isaiah 58:10-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.58.10-11.erv
“Do you think I want to see people punish their bodies on those days of fasting? Do you think I want people to look sad and bow their heads like dead plants? Do you think I want people to wear mourning clothes and sit in ashes to show their sadness? That is what you do on your days of fasting. Do you think that is what the Lord wants?
“I will tell you the kind of day I want—a day to set people free. I want a day that you take the burdens off others. I want a day when you set troubled people free and you take the burdens from their shoulders. I want you to share your food with the hungry. I want you to find the poor who don’t have homes and bring them into your own homes. When you see people who have no clothes, give them your clothes! Don’t hide from your relatives when they need help.”
If you do these things, your light will begin to shine like the light of dawn. Then your wounds will heal. Your “Goodness” will walk in front of you, and the Glory of the Lord will come following behind you. Then you will call to the Lord, and he will answer you. You will cry out to him, and he will say, “Here I am.” Stop causing trouble and putting burdens on people. Stop saying things to hurt people or accusing them of things they didn’t do.”
Isaiah 58:5-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.58.5-9.erv
“I will not accuse my people forever. I will not always be angry. If I continued to show my anger, then the human spirit, the life I gave them, would die before me.
Israel’s evil greed made me angry, so I punished them. I turned away from them because I was angry. But they continued to do wrong. They did whatever they wanted.
I have seen their way of life, but I will heal them. I will guide and comfort them and those who mourn for them. I will teach them a new word: peace. I will give peace to those who are near and to those who are far away. I will heal them.” The Lord himself said this.”
Isaiah 57:16-19 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.57.16-19.erv
“God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and sorry for their sins. I will give new life to those who are humble in spirit. I will give new life to those who are sorry for their sins.”
Isaiah 57:15 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.57.15.erv
“When you need help, you cry to those false gods that you have gathered around you. Let them help you! But I tell you, the wind will blow them all away. A puff of wind will blow them all away. But the one who depends on me will get the land I promised and enjoy my holy mountain. ””
Isaiah 57:13 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.57.13.erv
“The Lord said these things, “Be fair to all people. Do what is right, because soon my salvation will come to you. My goodness will soon be shown to the whole world. I will bless those who refuse to do wrong and who obey the law about the Sabbath.””
Isaiah 56:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.56.1-2.erv
““Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return until they have watered the ground. Then the ground causes the plants to sprout and grow, and they produce seeds for the farmer and food for people to eat. In the same way, my words leave my mouth, and they don’t come back without results. My words make the things happen that I want to happen. They succeed in doing what I send them to do.”
Isaiah 55:10-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.55.10-11.erv
“Listen closely to what I say. Listen to me so that you will live. I will make an agreement with you that will last forever. It will be an agreement you can trust, like the one I made with David— a promise to love him and be loyal to him forever.
So you should look for the Lord before it is too late. You should call to him now, while he is near. Evil people should stop living evil lives. They should stop thinking bad thoughts. They should come to the Lord again, and he will comfort them. They should come to our God because he will freely forgive them.”
Isaiah 55:3, 6-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.55.3,6-7.erv
““All you people who are thirsty, come! Here is water for you to drink. Don’t worry if you have no money. Come, eat and drink until you are full! You don’t need money. The milk and wine are free. Why waste your money on something that is not real food? Why should you work for something that does not really satisfy you? Listen closely to me and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the food that satisfies your soul.”
Isaiah 55:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.55.1-2.erv
“You will be built on goodness. You will be safe from cruelty and fear. So you will have nothing to fear. Nothing will come to hurt you. I will never send anyone to attack you. And if any army tries to attack you, you will defeat them.
“Look, I made the blacksmith. He blows on the fire to make it hotter. Then he takes the hot iron and makes the kind of tool he wants to make. In the same way, I made the ‘Destroyer’ to destroy things. “People will make weapons to fight against you, but their weapons will not defeat you. Some people will say things against you, but anyone who speaks against you will be proved wrong.”
The Lord says, “That is what my servants get! They get the good things that come from me, their Lord.”
Isaiah 54:14-17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.54.14-17.erv
““The mountains may disappear, and the hills may become dust, but my faithful love will never leave you. I will make peace with you, and it will never end.” The Lord who loves you said this.”
Isaiah 54:10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.54.10.erv
““Like a woman whose husband has left her, you were very sad. You were like a young wife left all alone. But the Lord has called you back to him.” This is what your God says. “For a short time I turned away from you, but with all my love I will welcome you again. I was so angry that for a while I did not want to see you. But now I want to comfort you with kindness forever.”
The Lord your Savior said this. “Remember, in Noah’s time I punished the world with the flood. But I made a promise to Noah that I would never again destroy the world with water. In the same way, I promise that I will never again be angry with you and say bad things to you.”
Isaiah 54:6-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.54.6-9.erv
“Don’t be afraid! You will not be disappointed. People will not say bad things against you. You will not be embarrassed. When you were young, you felt shame. But you will forget that shame now. You will not remember the shame you felt when you lost your husband. Your real husband is the one who made you. His name is the Lord All-Powerful. The Holy One of Israel is your Protector, and he is the God of all the earth!”
Isaiah 54:4-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.54.4-5.erv
“After his suffering he will see the light, and he will be satisfied with what he experienced. The Lord says, “My servant, who always does what is right, will make his people right with me; he will take away their sins.
For this reason, I will treat him as one of my great people. I will give him the rewards of one who wins in battle, and he will share them with his powerful ones. I will do this because he gave his life for the people. He was considered a criminal, but the truth is, he carried away the sins of many. Now he will stand before me and speak for those who have sinned.””
Isaiah 53:11-12 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.53.11-12.erv
“He was treated badly, but he never protested. He said nothing, like a lamb being led away to be killed. He was like a sheep that makes no sound as its wool is being cut off. He never opened his mouth to defend himself. He was taken away by force and judged unfairly. The people of his time did not even notice that he was killed. But he was put to death for the sins of his people. He had done no wrong to anyone. He had never even told a lie. But he was buried among the wicked. His tomb was with the rich.”
Isaiah 53:7-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.53.7-9.erv
“People made fun of him, and even his friends left him. He was a man who suffered a lot of pain and sickness. We treated him like someone of no importance, like someone people will not even look at but turn away from in disgust.
The fact is, it was our suffering he took on himself; he bore our pain. But we thought that God was punishing him, that God was beating him for something he did. But he was being punished for what we did.
He was crushed because of our guilt. He took the punishment we deserved, and this brought us peace. We were healed because of his pain. We had all wandered away like sheep. We had gone our own way. And yet the Lord put all our guilt on him.”
Isaiah 53:3-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.53.3-6.erv
“How wonderful it is to see someone coming over the hills to tell good news. How wonderful to hear him announce, “There is peace! We have been saved!” and to hear him say to Zion, “Your God is the king!”
Ruins of Jerusalem, be happy again! Rejoice because the Lord comforted his people and set Jerusalem free.”
Isaiah 52:7, 9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.52.7,9.erv
“The Lord GOD says, “First, my people went down to Egypt and became slaves. Then Assyria made them slaves. Now look what has happened. Another nation has taken my people,” says the Lord. “That country did not pay to take my people, but they rule over them and laugh at them, and they say bad things about me all the time.”
The Lord is the one saying these things. “This happened so that my people will learn about me. My people will know who I am. My people will know my name, and they will know that I Am He is speaking to them.””
Isaiah 52:4-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.52.4-6.erv
“Your God is the one who fights for his people. He is your Lord GOD, and he says to you, “Look, I am taking this ‘cup of poison’ away from you. It is full of my anger, and I am taking it out of your hand. You will not be punished by my anger again.
I will now use my anger to punish the people who hurt you. They tried to kill you. They told you, ‘Bow down before us, and we will walk on you.’ They forced you to bow down before them, and then they walked on your back like dirt. You were like a road for them to walk on.””
Isaiah 51:22-23 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.51.22-23.erv
“The Lord will save his people. They will return to Zion with joy. They will be very happy. Their happiness will be like a crown on their heads forever. They will be singing with joy. All sadness will be gone far away.
The Lord says, “I am the one who comforts you. So why should you be afraid of people? They are only humans who live and die like the grass. “I, the Lord, am the one who made you. With my power I made the earth and spread the sky over the earth. But you have forgotten me, so you are always afraid that angry men will hurt you. Those men planned to destroy you, but where are they now?”
Isaiah 51:11-13 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.51.11-13.erv
“You people who understand goodness should listen to me. You people who follow my teachings should hear the things I say. Don’t be afraid of evil people. Don’t let their insults upset you. They will be like old clothes eaten by moths. They will be like wool eaten by worms. But my goodness will last forever. My salvation will continue forever and ever.””
Isaiah 51:7-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.51.7-8.erv
“Abraham is your father, so look at him. Look at Sarah, who gave birth to you. Abraham was alone when I called him. Then I blessed him, and he began a great family with many descendants.”
In the same way, the Lord will bless Zion. He will feel sorry for her and her people, and he will do something great for her. He will turn the desert into a garden. It will be like the Garden of Eden. The land was empty, but it will become like the Lord ’S garden. People there will be very happy. They will sing victory songs to thank God for what he did.”
Isaiah 51:2-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.51.2-3.erv
“God is with me, and he is the one who shows that I am innocent. So no one can say I am guilty. If anyone wants to try to prove me wrong, they should come here, and we will have a trial. But look, the Lord GOD helps me, so no one can prove me guilty. As for them, they will all be like worthless old clothes, eaten by moths.”
Isaiah 50:8-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.50.8-9.erv
“The Lord GOD helps me learn, and I have not turned against him. I will not stop following him. I will let those people beat me and pull the hair from my beard. I will not hide my face when they say bad things to me and spit at me. The Lord GOD will help me, so the bad things they say will not hurt me. I will be strong. I know I will not be disappointed.”
Isaiah 50:5-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.50.5-7.erv
“If a strong soldier takes a prisoner, can you set him free? If a powerful soldier guards someone, can the prisoner escape?
Here is the Lord ’S answer: “The prisoners will escape. Those captured by the strong soldier will be set free. That’s because I will fight your battles, and I will save your children.”
Isaiah 49:24-25 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.49.24-25.erv
“Look up! Look all around you! All of your children are gathering together and coming to you.” The Lord says, “On my life, I promise you this: Your children will be like jewels that you tie around your neck. Your children will be like the necklace that a bride wears.
You were sad for the children you lost, but they will tell you, ‘This place is too small! Give us a bigger place to live!’ Then you will say to yourself, ‘Who gave me all these children? I was sad and lonely. My children were taken away. They were gone. So who gave me these children? Look, I was the only one left. Where did all these children come from?’””
Isaiah 49:18, 20-21 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.49.18,20-21.erv
“You will tell the prisoners, ‘Come out of your prison!’ You will tell those who are in darkness, ‘Come out of the dark!’ The people will eat along the road, and they will have food even on empty hills. They will not be hungry or thirsty. The hot sun and wind will not hurt them. Their Comforter will lead them. He will lead them by springs of water. I will make a road for my people. The mountains will be made flat, and the low roads will be raised.
Heavens and earth, be happy! Mountains, shout with joy! The Lord comforts his people. He is good to his poor people.”
Isaiah 49:9-11, 13 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.49.9-11,13.erv
“This is what the Lord says: “There will be a special time when I show my kindness. Then I will answer your prayers. There will be a special day when I will save you. Then I will help you and protect you. And you will be the proof of my agreement with the people. The country is destroyed now, but you will give the land back to the people who own it.”
Isaiah 49:8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.49.8.erv
“Heavens and earth, be happy! Mountains, shout with joy! The Lord comforts his people. He is good to his poor people. But now Zion says, “The Lord has left me; the Lord has forgotten me.”
But the Lord says, “Can a woman forget her baby? Can she forget the child who came from her body? Even if she can forget her children, I cannot forget you. I drew a picture of you on my hand. You are always before my eyes.”
Isaiah 49:13-16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.49.13-16.erv
“The Lord is the one who made me in my mother’s womb, so that I could be his servant. He wanted me to lead Jacob and Israel back to him. The Lord gives me honor. I get my strength from my God.”
Isaiah 49:5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.49.5.erv
“The Lord, the Savior, the Holy One of Israel, says, “I am the Lord your God. I teach you for your own good. I lead you in the way you should go. If you had obeyed me, then peace would have come to you like a full flowing river. Good things would have come to you again and again, like the waves of the sea. If you had obeyed me, you would have had as many children as there are grains of sand. And they would always have been mine and would never have been destroyed.””
Isaiah 48:17-19 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.48.17-19.erv
“But even in the past you didn’t listen. You didn’t learn anything. You never listen to what I say. I have always known that you would turn against me. You have rebelled against me from the time you were born.
“But I will be patient. I will do this for myself. People will praise me for not becoming angry and destroying you. You will praise me for waiting.
“Look, I will make you pure, but not in the way you make silver pure. I will make you pure by giving you troubles. I will do this for myself—for me! I will not let you treat me as if I am not important. I will not let some false god take my glory and praise.”
Isaiah 48:8-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.48.8-11.erv
““Family of Jacob, listen to me! You who are left from the family of Israel, listen! I have carried you since you left your mother’s womb. I carried you when you were born, and I will still be carrying you when you are old. Your hair will turn gray, and I will still carry you. I made you, and I will carry you to safety.”
Isaiah 46:3-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.46.3-4.erv
“I am the only God, the one who does what is right. I am the one who saves, and there is no other! So all you people in faraway places, turn to me and be saved, because I am God, and there is no other.”
Isaiah 45:21b-22 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.45.21-22.erv
““Look at these people! They are arguing with the one who made them. Look at them argue with me. They are like pieces of clay from a broken pot. Clay does not say to the one molding it, ‘Man, what are you doing?’ Things that are made don’t have the power to question the one who makes them. A father gives life to his children, and they cannot ask, ‘Why are you giving me life?’ They cannot question their mother and ask, ‘Why are you giving birth to me?’””
Isaiah 45:9-10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.45.9-10.erv
“I will go in front of you and make the mountains flat. I will break the city gates of bronze and cut the iron bars on the gates. I will give you the wealth that is stored in secret places. I will give you those hidden treasures. Then you will know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
I am doing this so that everyone will know that I am the only God. From the east to the west, people will know that I am the Lord and that there is no other God.”
Isaiah 45:2-3, 6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.45.2-3,6.erv
“The Lord sends his servants to tell his messages to the people, and he makes those messages come true. He sends messengers to tell the people what they should do, and he proves that the advice is good. The Lord says to Jerusalem, “People will live in you again.” He says to the cities of Judah, “You will be rebuilt.” He says to them, “I will repair your ruins.””
Isaiah 44:26 ERV
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““Jacob, remember these things! Israel, remember, you are my servant. I made you, and you are my servant. So, Israel, don’t forget me. Your sins were like a big cloud, but I wiped them all away. Your sins are gone, like a cloud that disappeared into thin air. I rescued and protected you, so come back to me.”
Skies, rejoice for what the Lord has done. Earth, shout for joy down to your deepest parts! Start singing, you mountains and all you trees in the forest! Yes, the Lord has saved Jacob. He has shown his glory by rescuing Israel.”
Isaiah 44:21-23 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.44.21-23.erv
““Don’t be afraid! Don’t worry. I am the one who always told you what would happen. You are my proof. There is no other God; I am the only one. There is no other ‘Rock’; I know I am the only one.””
Isaiah 44:8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.44.8.erv
““I will pour water for thirsty people, and streams will flow through the desert. I will pour my Spirit on your children, and I will bless your family. They will sprout like grass in the spring and grow like trees by streams of water.”
Isaiah 44:3-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.44.3-4.erv
“For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.”
Psalms 94:14 KJV
https://www.bible.com/1/psa.94.14.kjv
““Jacob, you are my servant. Israel, I chose you. Listen to me! I am the Lord, and I made you. I am the one who created you. I have helped you since you were in your mother’s womb. Jacob, my servant, don’t be afraid. Jeshurun, I chose you.”
Isaiah 44:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.44.1-2.erv
“The Lord is making roads through the sea. He is making a path for his people, even through rough waters. The Lord says, “Those who fight against me with their chariots, horses, and armies will be defeated. They will never rise again. They will be destroyed. They will be put out like the flame in a lamp.
So don’t remember what happened in earlier times. Don’t think about what happened a long time ago, because I am doing something new! Now you will grow like a new plant. Surely you know this is true. I will even make a road in the desert, and rivers will flow through that dry land.”
Isaiah 43:16-19 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.43.16-19.erv
““Jacob, you did not pray to me. Israel, you became tired of me. You have not brought your sheep as sacrifices to me. You have not honored me with your sacrifices. I did not force you to give gifts to me like slaves. I did not force you to burn incense until you became tired. So you did not use your money to buy things to honor me.
But you did force me to be like your slave. You sinned until the bad things you did made me very tired. “I, I am the one who wipes away all your sins. I do this to please myself. I will not remember your sins. But you should remember me. Let’s meet together and decide what is right. Tell your story and prove that you are innocent.”
Isaiah 43:22-26 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.43.22-26.erv
“Jacob, the Lord created you. Israel, he made you, and now he says, “Don’t be afraid. I saved you. I named you. You are mine. When you have troubles, I am with you. When you cross rivers, you will not be hurt. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not hurt you.
That’s because I, the Lord, am your God. I, the Holy One of Israel, am your Savior. I gave Egypt to pay for you. I gave Ethiopia and Seba to make you mine. You are precious to me, and I have given you a special place of honor. I love you. That’s why I am willing to trade others, to give up whole nations, to save your life. “So don’t be afraid, because I am with you.”
Isaiah 43:1-5a ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.43.1-5.erv
“Then I will lead the blind along a path they never knew to places where they have never been before. I will change darkness into light for them. I will make the rough ground smooth. I will do these things for them; I will not abandon my people.”
Isaiah 42:16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.42.16.erv
““I, the Lord, was right to call you. I will hold your hand and protect you. You will be the sign of my agreement with the people. You will be a light for the other nations. You will make the blind able to see. You will free those who are held as captives. You will lead those who live in darkness out of their prison.”
Isaiah 42:6-7 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.42.6-7.erv
““Here is my servant, the one I support. He is the one I have chosen, and I am very pleased with him. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not cry out or shout or try to make himself heard in the streets. He will not break even a crushed reed. He will not put out even the weakest flame. He will bring true justice. He will not grow weak or give up until he has brought justice to the world. And people in faraway places will hope to receive his teachings.””
Isaiah 42:1-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.42.1-4.erv
My friends, don’t try to punish anyone who does wrong to you. Wait for God to punish them with his anger. In the Scriptures the Lord says, “I am the one who punishes; I will pay people back.”Deuteronomy 32:35
But you should do this: “If you have enemies who are hungry, give them something to eat. If you have enemies who are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this you will make them feel ashamed.” Proverbs 25:21-22
Don’t let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.
Romans 12:19-21 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/rom.12.19-21.ERV
““The poor and needy look for water, but they cannot find any. Their tongues are dry with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer their prayers. I, the God of Israel, will not leave them to die. I will make rivers flow on dry hills. I will make springs of water flow through the valleys. I will change the desert into a lake filled with water. There will be springs of water in that dry land.”
Isaiah 41:17-18 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.41.17-18.erv
“I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid! I will help you.’ People of Israel, descendants of Jacob, you may be weak and worthless, but do not be afraid. I myself will help you.” This is what the Lord himself says. “I am the Holy One of Israel, the one who saves you.”
Isaiah 41:13-14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.41.13-14.erv
“Don’t worry—I am with you. Don’t be afraid—I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will support you with my right hand that brings victory. Look, some people are angry with you, but they will be ashamed and disgraced. Your enemies will be lost and disappear. You will look for the people who were against you, but you will not be able to find them. Those who fought against you will disappear completely.”
Isaiah 41:10-12 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.41.10-12.erv
“The Lord says, “You, Israel, are my servant. Jacob, I chose you. You are from the family of my friend, Abraham. You were in a faraway country, but I reached out to you. I called you from that faraway place. I said, ‘You are my servant.’ I chose you, and I have not rejected you.”
Isaiah 41:8-9 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.41.8-9.erv
“Surely you know the truth. Surely you have heard. The Lord is the God who lives forever! He created all the faraway places on earth. He does not get tired and weary. You cannot learn all he knows. He helps tired people be strong. He gives power to those without it. Young men get tired and need to rest. Even young boys stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Lord will become strong again. They will be like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired.”
Isaiah 40:28-31 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.28-31.erv
“Look up to the skies. Who created all those stars? Who created all those “armies” in the sky? Who knows every star by name? He is very strong and powerful, so not one of these stars is lost.”
Isaiah 40:26 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.26.erv
“Who measured the oceans in the palm of his hand? Who used his hand to measure the sky? Who used a bowl to measure all the dust of the earth? Who used scales to measure the mountains and hills? Who could know the Lord ’S mind? Who could be his teacher or give him advice? Did the Lord ask for anyone’s help? Did anyone teach him to be fair? Did anyone teach him knowledge? Did anyone teach him to be wise?”
Isaiah 40:12-14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.12-14.erv
“The Lord GOD is coming with power. He will use his power to rule all the people. He will bring rewards for his people. He will have their payment with him. Like a good shepherd, he takes care of his people. He gathers them like lambs in his arms. He holds them close, while their mothers walk beside him.”
Isaiah 40:10-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.10-11.erv
“Listen, there is someone shouting: “Prepare a way in the desert for the Lord. Make a straight road there for our God. Every valley must be filled. Every mountain and hill should be made flat. The crooked roads should be made straight, and the rough ground made smooth. Then the Glory of the Lord will be shown to everyone. Together, all people will see it. Yes, this is what the Lord himself said!””
Isaiah 40:3-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.3-5.erv
“Your God says, “Comfort, comfort my people. Speak kindly to Jerusalem and tell her, ‘Your time of service is finished. You have paid the price for your sins.’ I, the Lord, have punished you twice for every sin you committed.””
Isaiah 40:1-2 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.1-2.erv
“What can I say? He told me what would happen, and he will make it happen. I have had these troubles in my soul, so now I will be humble all my life. Lord, use this hard time to make my spirit live again. Help my spirit become strong and healthy. Help me become well! Help me live again! Look, my troubles are gone! I now have peace. You love me very much. You did not let me rot in the grave. You took my sins and threw them away.”
Isaiah 38:15-17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.38.15-17.erv
“At that time Hezekiah became sick and almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “The Lord told me to tell you this: ‘You will die soon. So you should tell your family what they should do when you die. You will not get well.’”
Hezekiah turned toward the wall that faced the Temple and began praying to the Lord. “ Lord, remember that I have faithfully served you with all my heart. I have done what you say is good.” Then Hezekiah cried very hard.
Then Isaiah received this message from the Lord: “Go to Hezekiah and tell him that the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says, ‘I heard your prayer, and I saw your tears. I will add 15 years to your life. I will save you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will protect this city.’””
Isaiah 38:1-6 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.38.1-6.erv
““The people from the family of Judah who have escaped and are left alive will be like plants that send their roots deep into the ground and produce fruit above the ground. That is because a few people will come out of Jerusalem alive. There will be survivors coming from Mount Zion.” The strong love of the Lord All-Powerful will do this.
So the Lord says this about the king of Assyria: “He will not come into this city or shoot an arrow here. He will not bring his shields up against this city or build up a hill of dirt to attack its walls. He will go back the way he came. He will not come into this city. The Lord says this! I will protect this city and save it. I will do this for myself and for my servant David.””
Isaiah 37:31-35 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.37.31-35.erv
“Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So he will give you wisdom. But when you ask God, you must believe. Don’t doubt him. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is blown up and down by the wind. People like that are thinking two different things at the same time. They can never decide what to do. So they should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.”
James 1:5-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/jas.1.5-8.erv
“‘How could you say this, Sennacherib? Did no one ever tell you that I, the Lord, planned these things long ago? From ancient times I decided what would happen. And now I have made it happen. I let you tear down strong cities and change them into piles of rocks.
I know all about your battles; I know when you rested, when you went out to war, and when you came home. I also know when you got upset at me.”
Isaiah 37:26, 28 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.37.26,28.erv
“The Lord will make his people free, and they will come back to him. They will come into Zion rejoicing. They will be happy forever. Their happiness will be like a crown on their heads. Gladness and joy will fill them completely. Sorrow and sadness will be far, far away.”
Isaiah 35:10 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.35.10.erv
“Make the weak arms strong again. Strengthen the weak knees. People are afraid and confused. Say to them, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid!” Look, your God will come and punish your enemies. He will come and give you your reward. He will save you.”
Isaiah 35:3-4 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.35.3-4.erv
“Look in the Lord ’S scroll and read what it says: Not one of these will be missing. Not one will be without its mate. God said he would make this happen, so his Spirit will bring them together. God decided what he should do with them, and then he chose a place for them. He drew a line and showed them their land. So the animals will own that land forever. They will live there year after year.”
Isaiah 34:16-17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.34.16-17.erv
“The sinners in Zion are afraid. Those who do wrong shake with fear. They say, “Can any of us live through this fire that destroys? Who can live near this fire that burns forever?”
Good, honest people who refuse to hurt others for money will live through that fire. They refuse to take bribes or listen to plans to murder other people. They refuse to look at plans for doing bad things. They will live safely in high places. They will be protected in high rock fortresses. They will always have food and water. Your eyes will see the King in his beauty. You will see the great land.”
Isaiah 33:14-17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.33.14-17.erv
“Lord, be kind to us. We have waited for your help. Give us strength every morning. Save us when we are in trouble. Your powerful voice makes people run away in fear. Your greatness causes the nations to run away.”
Isaiah 33:2-3 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.33.2-3.erv
“This will continue until God gives us his Spirit from above. Then the desert will become rich farmland and the farmland will be like thick forests. That is, what is now a desert will be filled with right decisions, and what is now a farmland will be filled with justice. That justice will bring peace and safety forever. My people will be safe in their homes and in their calm, peaceful fields.”
Isaiah 32:15-18 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.32.15-18.erv
“Fools say foolish things, and in their minds they plan evil things to do. They want to do what is wrong. They say bad things about the Lord. They don’t let hungry people eat their food. They don’t let thirsty people drink the water. They use evil like a tool and plan ways to steal from the poor. They tell lies about the poor and keep them from being judged fairly. But a good leader plans good things to do, and that will make him a leader over other leaders.”
Isaiah 32:6-8 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.32.6-8.erv
“The Lord told me: “When a lion or its cub catches an animal to eat, the lion stands over the dead animal and roars, and nothing can frighten it away. If men come and yell at the lion, the lion will not be afraid. They might make a lot of noise, but the lion will not run away.” In the same way, the Lord All-Powerful will come down to Mount Zion. He will fight on that hill. Just as birds fly over their nest to protect it, so the Lord All-Powerful will defend Jerusalem. He will save her. He will “pass over” and save Jerusalem.”
Isaiah 31:4-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.31.4-5.erv
“So the Lord is waiting to show his mercy to you. He wants to rise and comfort you. The Lord is the God who does the right thing, so he will bless everyone who waits for his help.”
Isaiah 30:18 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.30.18.erv
“The Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, says, “If you come back to me you will be saved. Only by remaining calm and trusting in me can you be strong.” But you don’t want to do that.”
Isaiah 30:15 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.30.15.erv
“These people are like children who refuse to obey. They lie and refuse to listen to the Lord ’S teachings. They tell the prophets, “Don’t see dreams about things we should do. Don’t tell us the truth. Say nice things to us and make us feel good. See only good things for us. Stop seeing things that will really happen. Get out of our way. Stop telling us about the Holy One of Israel.””
Isaiah 30:9-11 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.30.9-11.erv
“Look at them! They try to hide things from the Lord. They think he will not understand. They do their evil things in darkness. They tell themselves: “No one can see us. No one will know who we are.” You turn things upside down. You think the clay is equal to the potter. You think that something that is made can tell the one who made it, “You did not make me!” This is like a pot telling its maker, “You know nothing.””
Isaiah 29:15-16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.29.15-16.erv
“The Lord says, “These people come to honor me with words, but I am not really important to them. The worship they give me is nothing but human rules they have memorized. So I will continue to amaze them by doing powerful and amazing things. Their wise men will lose their wisdom. Even the most intelligent among them will not be able to understand.””
Isaiah 29:13-14 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.29.13-14.erv
“It is a great blessing when people are forgiven for the wrongs they have done, when their sins are erased. It is a great blessing when the Lord says they are not guilty, when they don’t try to hide their sins.
Lord, I prayed to you again and again, but I did not talk about my sins. So I only became weaker and more miserable. Every day you made life harder for me. I became like a dry land in the hot summertime. Selah
But then I decided to confess my sins to the Lord. I stopped hiding my guilt and told you about my sins. And you forgave them all! Selah”
Psalms 32:1-5 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/psa.32.1-5.erv
“But then Law came in, [only] to expand and increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased and abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it and increased the more and superabounded,”
Romans 5:20 AMPC
https://www.bible.com/8/rom.5.20.ampc
““Workers use a string and weight to show their work is straight and true. I will use justice as the string and goodness as the weight when I lay that foundation. But your safe places were built on lies. So they will be destroyed and washed away when the troubles come against you like hail storms and floods.”
Isaiah 28:17 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.28.17.erv
“Because of these things, the Lord GOD says, “I will put a rock—a cornerstone—in the ground in Zion. This will be a very precious stone. Everything will be built on this very important rock. Anyone who trusts in that rock will not be disappointed.”
Isaiah 28:16 ERV
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.28.16.ervK
“In that day [it will be said of the redeemed nation of Israel], A vineyard beloved and lovely; sing a responsive song to it and about it! I, the Lord, am its Keeper; I water it every moment; lest anyone harm it, I guard and keep it night and day.
Wrath is not in Me. Would that the briers and thorns [the wicked internal foe] were lined up against Me in battle! I would stride in against them; I would burn them up together. Or else [if all Israel would escape being burned up together there is but one alternative], let them take hold of My strength and make complete surrender to My protection, that they may make peace with Me! Yes, let them make peace with Me!”
Isaiah 27:2-5 AMPC
https://www.bible.com/8/isa.27.2-5.ampc
