Isaiah 26:16

Lord, when we were suffering we came to you, pouring out our prayers like whispers as you disciplined us.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them.

In Context

15You have made the nation grow, Lord, you have made the nation grow. You have expanded our borders of the land, and we honored you.

17Just as a pregnant woman giving birth tosses about and cries out in pain, that's what we were like in your presence, Lord.

Read all of Isaiah 26

Cross References

Judges 10:9The Ammonites also crossed the Jordan to attack Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim, causing terrible trouble for Israel.

1 Samuel 1:15“It's not that, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I'm a very miserable woman. I haven't been drinking wine or beer; I'm just pouring my heart out to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 33:12In his misery, he asked the Lord God for help, repenting for his arrogance before the God of his forefathers.

Psalms 42:4I am crushed as I remember how I walked with the crowds, leading them in a procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and songs of thanks among the worshipers at the festival.

Psalms 77:1I cry out to God for help—I even shout. If only he would listen to me!

Psalms 78:34When he began killing them, the rest came back to God in repentance, praying to him.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 26:13-20

Goodness of God to Israel; Israel Corrected for Sin; Prospects of the Church. ( b. c. 718.) 12 Lord , thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. 13 O Lord our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. 14 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. 15 Thou hast increased the nation, O Lord , thou hast… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Isaiah 26:16