2 Samuel 22:42

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them.

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Referenced Verses

  • Isa 1:15 : 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I look the other way; when you offer your many prayers, I do not listen, because your hands are covered with blood.
  • 1 Sam 28:6 : 6 So Saul inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him– not by dreams nor by Urim nor by the prophets.
  • Mic 3:4 : 4 Someday these sinful leaders will cry to the LORD for help, but he will not answer them. He will hide his face from them at that time, because they have done such wicked deeds.”
  • Prov 1:28 : 28 Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.
  • Matt 7:22-23 : 22 On that day, many will say to me,‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many powerful deeds in your name?’ 23 Then I will declare to them,‘I never knew you. Go away from me, you lawbreakers!’
  • Luke 13:25-26 : 25 Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him,‘Lord, let us in!’ But he will answer you,‘I don’t know where you come from.’ 26 Then you will begin to say,‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’
  • Job 27:9 : 9 Does God listen to his cry when distress overtakes him?
  • Ezek 20:3 : 3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel, and tell them:‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Are you coming to seek me? As surely as I live, I will not allow you to seek me, declares the Sovereign LORD.’

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    41They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the LORD, but he does not answer them.

    42I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.

  • Isa 63:5
    76%

    5I looked, but there was no one to help; I was shocked because there was no one offering support. So my right arm accomplished deliverance; my raging anger drove me on.

  • Isa 41:28
    76%

    28I look, but there is no one, among them there is no one who serves as an adviser, that I might ask questions and receive answers.

  • Ps 142:4
    75%

    4Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life.

  • Ps 20:9
    74%

    9The LORD will deliver the king; he will answer us when we call to him for help!

  • Isa 59:16
    73%

    16The Lord Intervenes He sees there is no advocate; he is shocked that no one intervenes. So he takes matters into his own hands; his desire for justice drives him on.

  • Job 30:20
    73%

    20I cry out to you, but you do not answer me; I stand up, and you only look at me.

  • Job 35:12
    73%

    12Then they cry out– but he does not answer– because of the arrogance of the wicked.

  • Mic 3:4
    73%

    4Someday these sinful leaders will cry to the LORD for help, but he will not answer them. He will hide his face from them at that time, because they have done such wicked deeds.”

  • Ps 107:12-13
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    73%

    12So he used suffering to humble them; they stumbled and no one helped them up.

    13They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

  • Ps 34:6
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    6This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

  • Ps 22:1-2
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    72%

    1For the music director; according to the tune“Morning Doe;” a psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.

    2My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.

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    1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me.

  • Isa 45:22
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    22Turn to me so you can be delivered, all you who live in the earth’s remote regions! For I am God, and I have no peer.

  • Lam 4:17
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    17ע(Ayin)The People of Jerusalem Lament: Our eyes continually failed us as we looked in vain for help. From our watchtowers we watched for a nation that could not rescue us.

  • 2 Sam 22:43
    72%

    43I grind them as fine as the dust of the ground; I crush them and stomp on them like clay in the streets.

  • Ps 35:22
    72%

    22But you take notice, LORD; do not be silent! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

  • Ps 71:11
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    11They say,“God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!”

  • Ps 69:20
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    20Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.

  • Prov 1:28
    72%

    28Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.

  • Ps 22:5
    71%

    5To you they cried out, and they were saved; in you they trusted and they were not disappointed.

  • Ps 108:6
    71%

    6Deliver by your power and answer me, so that the ones you love may be safe.

  • Ps 109:26
    71%

    26Help me, O LORD my God! Because you are faithful to me, deliver me!

  • 2 Sam 22:32
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    32Indeed, who is God besides the LORD? Who is a protector besides our God?

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  • Ps 22:11
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    11Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

  • 2 Sam 22:41
    71%

    41You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.

  • Ps 22:24
    71%

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  • Lam 1:21
    71%

    21ש(Sin/Shin) They have heard that I groan, yet there is no one to comfort me. All my enemies have heard of my trouble; they are glad that you have brought it about. Bring about the day of judgment that you promised so that they may end up like me!

  • Job 32:12
    71%

    12Now I was paying you close attention, yet there was no one proving Job wrong, not one of you was answering his statements!

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    71%

    16And I have waited. But because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more,

  • Ps 22:19
    71%

    19But you, O LORD, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!

  • Ps 107:19
    71%

    19They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

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  • Ps 59:4
    71%

    4Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!

  • Ps 3:2
    71%

    2Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.”(Selah)

  • Isa 46:7
    70%

    7They put it on their shoulder and carry it; they put it in its place and it just stands there; it does not move from its place. Even when someone cries out to it, it does not reply; it does not deliver him from his distress.

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    70%

    16As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me.

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    70%

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  • 1 Sam 14:39
    70%

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    70%

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    70%

    2How long, LORD, must I cry for help? But you do not listen! I call out to you,“Violence!” But you do not deliver!

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