Jeremiah 5:1 The Lord said, “Go up and down through the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and see for yourselves. Search through its public squares. See if any of you can...

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New English Translation - The Lord said, “Go up and down through the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and see for yourselves. Search through its public squares. See if any of you can find a single person who deals honestly and tries to be truthful. If you can, then I will not punish this city.
新标点和合本 - “你们当在耶路撒冷的街上跑来跑去，在宽阔处寻找，看看有一人行公义求诚实没有？若有，我就赦免这城。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你们要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在广场寻找，看是否有人行公平、求诚实；若有，我就赦免这城。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你们要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在广场寻找，看是否有人行公平、求诚实；若有，我就赦免这城。
当代译本 - 耶和华说： “你们在耶路撒冷街头四处看看，在广场找找，如果你们能找到一个公正诚实的人，我就赦免这城。
圣经新译本 - “你们去走遍耶路撒冷的街道，到处观察留意，又在城的广场上寻觅；如果能找到一个行正义、求诚实的人，我就赦免这城。
现代标点和合本 - “你们当在耶路撒冷的街上跑来跑去，在宽阔处寻找，看看有一人行公义、求诚实没有！若有，我就赦免这城。
和合本（拼音版） - “你们当在耶路撒冷的街上跑来跑去，在宽阔处寻找，看看有一人行公义、求诚实没有？若有，我就赦免这城。
New International Version - “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares. If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city.
New International Reader's Version - The Lord says, “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look around. Think about what you see. Search through the market. See if you can find one honest person who tries to be truthful. If you can, I will forgive this city.
English Standard Version - Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, look and take note! Search her squares to see if you can find a man, one who does justice and seeks truth, that I may pardon her.
New Living Translation - “Run up and down every street in Jerusalem,” says the Lord. “Look high and low; search throughout the city! If you can find even one just and honest person, I will not destroy the city.
The Message - “Patrol Jerusalem’s streets. Look around. Take note. Search the market squares. See if you can find one man, one woman, A single soul who does what is right and tries to live a true life. I want to forgive that person.” God’s Decree. “But if all they do is say, ‘As sure as God lives . . . ’ they’re nothing but a bunch of liars.”
Christian Standard Bible - Roam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her.
New American Standard Bible - “Roam about through the streets of Jerusalem, And look and take notice. And seek in her public squares, If you can find a person, If there is one who does justice, who seeks honesty, Then I will forgive her.
New King James Version - “Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem; See now and know; And seek in her open places If you can find a man, If there is anyone who executes judgment, Who seeks the truth, And I will pardon her.
Amplified Bible - “Roam back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And look in her open squares To see if you can find a man [as Abraham sought in Sodom], One who is just, who [has integrity and moral courage and] seeks truth (faithfulness); Then I will pardon Jerusalem—[for the sake of one uncompromisingly righteous person].
American Standard Version - Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that doeth justly, that seeketh truth; and I will pardon her.
King James Version - Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.
World English Bible - “Run back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in its wide places, if you can find a man, if there is anyone who does justly, who seeks truth, then I will pardon her.
新標點和合本 - 你們當在耶路撒冷的街上跑來跑去，在寬闊處尋找，看看有一人行公義求誠實沒有？若有，我就赦免這城。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你們要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在廣場尋找，看是否有人行公平、求誠實；若有，我就赦免這城。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你們要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在廣場尋找，看是否有人行公平、求誠實；若有，我就赦免這城。
當代譯本 - 耶和華說：「你們在耶路撒冷街頭四處看看，在廣場找找，如果你們能找到一個公正誠實的人，我就赦免這城。
聖經新譯本 - “你們去走遍耶路撒冷的街道，到處觀察留意，又在城的廣場上尋覓；如果能找到一個行正義、求誠實的人，我就赦免這城。
呂振中譯本 - 你們在耶路撒冷街上跑來跑去，去看看，去知道事實，在她的廣場上去尋找，看能找到一人不；若真地有一人行公義、求忠誠，那麼我就要赦免這城。
現代標點和合本 - 「你們當在耶路撒冷的街上跑來跑去，在寬闊處尋找，看看有一人行公義、求誠實沒有！若有，我就赦免這城。
文理和合譯本 - 爾其往來於耶路撒冷之衢、於其寬廣之區察視之、索一行公義求信實者、若有之、我必宥斯邑、
文理委辦譯本 - 在耶路撒冷逵衢、宜急遍行稽察、若得一人行義言真、則其餘亦必加寛宥。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾曹遍行耶路撒冷逵衢而細觀、於其街市訪覓、試觀有一人行公義、求誠實否、若有、則我必宥斯邑、
Nueva Versión Internacional - «Recorran las calles de Jerusalén, observen con cuidado, busquen por las plazas. Si encuentran una sola persona que practique la justicia y busque la verdad, yo perdonaré a esta ciudad.
현대인의 성경 - “너희는 예루살렘 거리로 가서 이리저리 왔다갔다하며 사방 찾아보아라. 너희 가 만일 정직하고 진실한 자를 한 사람이라도 발견하면 내가 이 성을 용서하겠다.
Новый Русский Перевод - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдете хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
Восточный перевод - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдёте хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдёте хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдёте хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Allez de çà, de là, ╵dans les rues de Jérusalem, observez donc et constatez, et cherchez sur ses places, si vous trouvez un homme, s’il y en a un seul qui se comporte droitement, et qui s’efforce ╵d’être fidèle ; dans ce cas, je pardonnerai ╵à cette ville .
リビングバイブル - エルサレム中の通りを駆け巡れ。高い所も低い所も探して、正直で公平を愛している者が一人でもいるかどうか、調べてみなさい。あらゆる広場を探して、そのような者がただの一人でもいたら、わたしはこの都を滅ぼさない。
Nova Versão Internacional - “Percorram as ruas de Jerusalém, olhem e observem. Procurem em suas praças para ver se podem encontrar alguém que aja com honestidade e que busque a verdade. Então eu perdoarei a cidade.
Hoffnung für alle - Gott sagt: »Geht doch einmal durch die Straßen von Jerusalem und schaut euch um! Sucht alle Plätze ab! Wenn ihr auch nur einen Einzigen findet, der sich an das Recht hält und zu seinem Wort steht, dann will ich ganz Jerusalem vergeben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa Hằng Hữu phán: “Hãy lùng khắp các đường phố Giê-ru-sa-lem, nhìn từ nơi cao đến nơi thấp; tìm kiếm mọi ngõ ngách của thành! Nếu tìm được một người công chính và chân thật, Ta sẽ không hủy diệt thành này.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - “จงวิ่งไปวิ่งมาตามถนนหนทางในกรุงเยรูซาเล็ม จงมองไปรอบๆ และพิเคราะห์ดู จงค้นหาตามลานเมืองต่างๆ หากเจ้าหาพบแม้แต่คนเดียว ที่ซื่อสัตย์และแสวงหาความจริง เราก็จะยกโทษให้เมืองนี้
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - “จงวิ่งไปให้ทั่วทุกถนนของเยรูซาเล็ม จงสังเกตดู ค้นหาที่ลานชุมนุมในเมือง และดูซิว่าเจ้าจะพบใครสักคน ที่มีความเที่ยงธรรม และแสวงหาความจริง เพื่อเราจะให้อภัยทั้งเมืองได้

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2 Thessalonians 2:10 - and with every kind of evil deception directed against those who are perishing, because they found no place in their hearts for the truth so as to be saved.
Luke 14:21 - So the slave came back and reported this to his master. Then the master of the household was furious and said to his slave, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’
Amos 8:12 - People will stagger from sea to sea, and from the north around to the east. They will wander about looking for a revelation from the Lord, but they will not find any.
Zechariah 2:4 - and said to him, “Hurry, speak to this young man as follows: ‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there.
Proverbs 23:23 - Acquire truth and do not sell it – wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
Proverbs 20:6 - Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person – who can find?
Proverbs 2:4 - if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,
Proverbs 2:5 - then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.
Proverbs 2:6 - For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 8:3 - beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:
Joel 2:9 - They rush into the city; they scale its walls. They climb up into the houses; they go in through the windows like a thief.
1 Kings 19:10 - He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord, the sovereign God, even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”
Song of Solomon 3:2 - “I will arise and look all around throughout the town, and throughout the streets and squares; I will search for my beloved.” I searched for him but I did not find him.
Psalms 53:2 - God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.
Psalms 53:3 - Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!
Psalms 53:4 - All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.
Micah 7:1 - I am depressed! Indeed, it is as if the summer fruit has been gathered, and the grapes have been harvested. There is no grape cluster to eat, no fresh figs that I crave so much.
Micah 7:2 - Faithful men have disappeared from the land; there are no godly men left. They all wait in ambush so they can shed blood; they hunt their own brother with a net.
Psalms 12:1 - Deliver, Lord! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.
Isaiah 59:4 - No one is concerned about justice; no one sets forth his case truthfully. They depend on false words and tell lies; they conceive of oppression and give birth to sin.
Daniel 12:4 - “But you, Daniel, close up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will dash about, and knowledge will increase.”
Psalms 14:3 - Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!
Isaiah 59:14 - Justice is driven back; godliness stands far off. Indeed, honesty stumbles in the city square and morality is not even able to enter.
Isaiah 59:15 - Honesty has disappeared; the one who tries to avoid evil is robbed. The Lord watches and is displeased, for there is no justice.
Genesis 18:23 - Abraham approached and said, “Will you sweep away the godly along with the wicked?
Genesis 18:24 - What if there are fifty godly people in the city? Will you really wipe it out and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty godly people who are in it?
Genesis 18:25 - Far be it from you to do such a thing – to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”
Genesis 18:26 - So the Lord replied, “If I find in the city of Sodom fifty godly people, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”
Genesis 18:27 - Then Abraham asked, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes),
Genesis 18:28 - what if there are five less than the fifty godly people? Will you destroy the whole city because five are lacking?” He replied, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.”
Genesis 18:29 - Abraham spoke to him again, “What if forty are found there?” He replied, “I will not do it for the sake of the forty.”
Genesis 18:30 - Then Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak! What if thirty are found there?” He replied, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”
Genesis 18:31 - Abraham said, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty are found there?” He replied, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the twenty.”
Genesis 18:32 - Finally Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak just once more. What if ten are found there?” He replied, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”
2 Chronicles 16:9 - Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
Ezekiel 22:30 - “I looked for a man from among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it, but I found no one.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New English Translation - The Lord said, “Go up and down through the streets of Jerusalem. Look around and see for yourselves. Search through its public squares. See if any of you can find a single person who deals honestly and tries to be truthful. If you can, then I will not punish this city.
新标点和合本 - “你们当在耶路撒冷的街上跑来跑去，在宽阔处寻找，看看有一人行公义求诚实没有？若有，我就赦免这城。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你们要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在广场寻找，看是否有人行公平、求诚实；若有，我就赦免这城。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你们要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在广场寻找，看是否有人行公平、求诚实；若有，我就赦免这城。
当代译本 - 耶和华说： “你们在耶路撒冷街头四处看看，在广场找找，如果你们能找到一个公正诚实的人，我就赦免这城。
圣经新译本 - “你们去走遍耶路撒冷的街道，到处观察留意，又在城的广场上寻觅；如果能找到一个行正义、求诚实的人，我就赦免这城。
现代标点和合本 - “你们当在耶路撒冷的街上跑来跑去，在宽阔处寻找，看看有一人行公义、求诚实没有！若有，我就赦免这城。
和合本（拼音版） - “你们当在耶路撒冷的街上跑来跑去，在宽阔处寻找，看看有一人行公义、求诚实没有？若有，我就赦免这城。
New International Version - “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares. If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city.
New International Reader's Version - The Lord says, “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look around. Think about what you see. Search through the market. See if you can find one honest person who tries to be truthful. If you can, I will forgive this city.
English Standard Version - Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, look and take note! Search her squares to see if you can find a man, one who does justice and seeks truth, that I may pardon her.
New Living Translation - “Run up and down every street in Jerusalem,” says the Lord. “Look high and low; search throughout the city! If you can find even one just and honest person, I will not destroy the city.
The Message - “Patrol Jerusalem’s streets. Look around. Take note. Search the market squares. See if you can find one man, one woman, A single soul who does what is right and tries to live a true life. I want to forgive that person.” God’s Decree. “But if all they do is say, ‘As sure as God lives . . . ’ they’re nothing but a bunch of liars.”
Christian Standard Bible - Roam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her.
New American Standard Bible - “Roam about through the streets of Jerusalem, And look and take notice. And seek in her public squares, If you can find a person, If there is one who does justice, who seeks honesty, Then I will forgive her.
New King James Version - “Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem; See now and know; And seek in her open places If you can find a man, If there is anyone who executes judgment, Who seeks the truth, And I will pardon her.
Amplified Bible - “Roam back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And look in her open squares To see if you can find a man [as Abraham sought in Sodom], One who is just, who [has integrity and moral courage and] seeks truth (faithfulness); Then I will pardon Jerusalem—[for the sake of one uncompromisingly righteous person].
American Standard Version - Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that doeth justly, that seeketh truth; and I will pardon her.
King James Version - Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.
World English Bible - “Run back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in its wide places, if you can find a man, if there is anyone who does justly, who seeks truth, then I will pardon her.
新標點和合本 - 你們當在耶路撒冷的街上跑來跑去，在寬闊處尋找，看看有一人行公義求誠實沒有？若有，我就赦免這城。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你們要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在廣場尋找，看是否有人行公平、求誠實；若有，我就赦免這城。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你們要走遍耶路撒冷的街市，在廣場尋找，看是否有人行公平、求誠實；若有，我就赦免這城。
當代譯本 - 耶和華說：「你們在耶路撒冷街頭四處看看，在廣場找找，如果你們能找到一個公正誠實的人，我就赦免這城。
聖經新譯本 - “你們去走遍耶路撒冷的街道，到處觀察留意，又在城的廣場上尋覓；如果能找到一個行正義、求誠實的人，我就赦免這城。
呂振中譯本 - 你們在耶路撒冷街上跑來跑去，去看看，去知道事實，在她的廣場上去尋找，看能找到一人不；若真地有一人行公義、求忠誠，那麼我就要赦免這城。
現代標點和合本 - 「你們當在耶路撒冷的街上跑來跑去，在寬闊處尋找，看看有一人行公義、求誠實沒有！若有，我就赦免這城。
文理和合譯本 - 爾其往來於耶路撒冷之衢、於其寬廣之區察視之、索一行公義求信實者、若有之、我必宥斯邑、
文理委辦譯本 - 在耶路撒冷逵衢、宜急遍行稽察、若得一人行義言真、則其餘亦必加寛宥。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾曹遍行耶路撒冷逵衢而細觀、於其街市訪覓、試觀有一人行公義、求誠實否、若有、則我必宥斯邑、
Nueva Versión Internacional - «Recorran las calles de Jerusalén, observen con cuidado, busquen por las plazas. Si encuentran una sola persona que practique la justicia y busque la verdad, yo perdonaré a esta ciudad.
현대인의 성경 - “너희는 예루살렘 거리로 가서 이리저리 왔다갔다하며 사방 찾아보아라. 너희 가 만일 정직하고 진실한 자를 한 사람이라도 발견하면 내가 이 성을 용서하겠다.
Новый Русский Перевод - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдете хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
Восточный перевод - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдёте хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдёте хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - – Пройдите по улицам Иерусалима, посмотрите, разведайте, поищите на площадях: если найдёте хотя бы одного человека, поступающего честно и ищущего правды, тогда Я пощажу этот город.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Allez de çà, de là, ╵dans les rues de Jérusalem, observez donc et constatez, et cherchez sur ses places, si vous trouvez un homme, s’il y en a un seul qui se comporte droitement, et qui s’efforce ╵d’être fidèle ; dans ce cas, je pardonnerai ╵à cette ville .
リビングバイブル - エルサレム中の通りを駆け巡れ。高い所も低い所も探して、正直で公平を愛している者が一人でもいるかどうか、調べてみなさい。あらゆる広場を探して、そのような者がただの一人でもいたら、わたしはこの都を滅ぼさない。
Nova Versão Internacional - “Percorram as ruas de Jerusalém, olhem e observem. Procurem em suas praças para ver se podem encontrar alguém que aja com honestidade e que busque a verdade. Então eu perdoarei a cidade.
Hoffnung für alle - Gott sagt: »Geht doch einmal durch die Straßen von Jerusalem und schaut euch um! Sucht alle Plätze ab! Wenn ihr auch nur einen Einzigen findet, der sich an das Recht hält und zu seinem Wort steht, dann will ich ganz Jerusalem vergeben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa Hằng Hữu phán: “Hãy lùng khắp các đường phố Giê-ru-sa-lem, nhìn từ nơi cao đến nơi thấp; tìm kiếm mọi ngõ ngách của thành! Nếu tìm được một người công chính và chân thật, Ta sẽ không hủy diệt thành này.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - “จงวิ่งไปวิ่งมาตามถนนหนทางในกรุงเยรูซาเล็ม จงมองไปรอบๆ และพิเคราะห์ดู จงค้นหาตามลานเมืองต่างๆ หากเจ้าหาพบแม้แต่คนเดียว ที่ซื่อสัตย์และแสวงหาความจริง เราก็จะยกโทษให้เมืองนี้
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - “จงวิ่งไปให้ทั่วทุกถนนของเยรูซาเล็ม จงสังเกตดู ค้นหาที่ลานชุมนุมในเมือง และดูซิว่าเจ้าจะพบใครสักคน ที่มีความเที่ยงธรรม และแสวงหาความจริง เพื่อเราจะให้อภัยทั้งเมืองได้

2 Thessalonians 2:10 - and with every kind of evil deception directed against those who are perishing, because they found no place in their hearts for the truth so as to be saved.
Luke 14:21 - So the slave came back and reported this to his master. Then the master of the household was furious and said to his slave, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’
Amos 8:12 - People will stagger from sea to sea, and from the north around to the east. They will wander about looking for a revelation from the Lord, but they will not find any.
Zechariah 2:4 - and said to him, “Hurry, speak to this young man as follows: ‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there.
Proverbs 23:23 - Acquire truth and do not sell it – wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
Proverbs 20:6 - Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person – who can find?
Proverbs 2:4 - if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,
Proverbs 2:5 - then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.
Proverbs 2:6 - For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 8:3 - beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:
Joel 2:9 - They rush into the city; they scale its walls. They climb up into the houses; they go in through the windows like a thief.
1 Kings 19:10 - He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal to the Lord, the sovereign God, even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.”
Song of Solomon 3:2 - “I will arise and look all around throughout the town, and throughout the streets and squares; I will search for my beloved.” I searched for him but I did not find him.
Psalms 53:2 - God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.
Psalms 53:3 - Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!
Psalms 53:4 - All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.
Micah 7:1 - I am depressed! Indeed, it is as if the summer fruit has been gathered, and the grapes have been harvested. There is no grape cluster to eat, no fresh figs that I crave so much.
Micah 7:2 - Faithful men have disappeared from the land; there are no godly men left. They all wait in ambush so they can shed blood; they hunt their own brother with a net.
Psalms 12:1 - Deliver, Lord! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.
Isaiah 59:4 - No one is concerned about justice; no one sets forth his case truthfully. They depend on false words and tell lies; they conceive of oppression and give birth to sin.
Daniel 12:4 - “But you, Daniel, close up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will dash about, and knowledge will increase.”
Psalms 14:3 - Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!
Isaiah 59:14 - Justice is driven back; godliness stands far off. Indeed, honesty stumbles in the city square and morality is not even able to enter.
Isaiah 59:15 - Honesty has disappeared; the one who tries to avoid evil is robbed. The Lord watches and is displeased, for there is no justice.
Genesis 18:23 - Abraham approached and said, “Will you sweep away the godly along with the wicked?
Genesis 18:24 - What if there are fifty godly people in the city? Will you really wipe it out and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty godly people who are in it?
Genesis 18:25 - Far be it from you to do such a thing – to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”
Genesis 18:26 - So the Lord replied, “If I find in the city of Sodom fifty godly people, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”
Genesis 18:27 - Then Abraham asked, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes),
Genesis 18:28 - what if there are five less than the fifty godly people? Will you destroy the whole city because five are lacking?” He replied, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.”
Genesis 18:29 - Abraham spoke to him again, “What if forty are found there?” He replied, “I will not do it for the sake of the forty.”
Genesis 18:30 - Then Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak! What if thirty are found there?” He replied, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”
Genesis 18:31 - Abraham said, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty are found there?” He replied, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the twenty.”
Genesis 18:32 - Finally Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak just once more. What if ten are found there?” He replied, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”
2 Chronicles 16:9 - Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
Ezekiel 22:30 - “I looked for a man from among them who would repair the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it, but I found no one.