Jeremiah 10:23-24

Idols and the Living God

23 w I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself,
that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
24 x Correct me, O Lord, but in justice;
not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.

  1. Cross References
    Proverbs 16:1
    The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
    Proverbs 20:24
    A man's steps are from the Lord ; how then can man understand his way?
    Daniel 5:23
    But you have lifted up yourself against the Lord of heaven. And the vessels of his house have been brought in before you, and you and your lords, your wives, and your concubines have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or know, but the God in whose hand is your breath, and whose are all your ways, you have not honored.
  2. Cross References
    Jeremiah 30:11
    For I am with you to save you, declares the Lord ; I will make a full end of all the nations among whom I scattered you, but of you I will not make a full end. I will discipline you in just measure, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.
    Jeremiah 46:28
    Fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the Lord, for I am with you. I will make a full end of all the nations to which I have driven you, but of you I will not make a full end. I will discipline you in just measure, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.
    Psalms 6:1
    O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath.
    Psalms 38:1
    O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath!
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