Lamentations 3:44

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Covering yourself with a cloud, so that prayer may not get through.

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Referenced Verses

  • Lam 3:8 : 8 Even when I send up a cry for help, he keeps my prayer shut out.
  • Zech 7:13 : 13 And it came about that as they would not give ear to his voice, so I would not give ear to their voice, says the Lord of armies:
  • Ps 97:2 : 2 Dark clouds are round him; his kingdom is based on righteousness and right judging.
  • Jer 15:1 : 1 Then the Lord said to me, Even if Moses and Samuel came before me, I would have no desire for this people: send them away from before me, and let them go.
  • Jer 14:11 : 11 And the Lord said to me, Make no prayer for this people for their good.
  • Ps 80:4 : 4 O Lord God of armies, how long will your wrath be burning against the rest of your people?

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