Psalm 81:11

But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

Cross-reference

Psalm 106:13 describes Israel soon forgetting God's works—a parallel to their failure to listen and submit.

Jeremiah 7:23 records God's command to obey His voice—the very command Israel ignored in Psalm 81:11.

Jeremiah 7:24 echoes this same refusal to listen, describing Israel following stubborn hearts instead of God.

Jeremiah 2:11-13 expands on Israel's sin of forsaking God for broken cisterns—the same rebellion as refusing to listen.

Proverbs 1:30 describes those who reject God's advice and rebuke — same attitude of not listening.

Zechariah 7:11 uses the same imagery of stubborn refusal to listen, turning backs and covering ears.

Deuteronomy 32:18 continues the theme of Israel deserting God, forgetting their Creator — parallel to refusing to listen.

Deuteronomy 32:15 describes Israel abandoning God after becoming prosperous — another example of not listening.

Exodus 32:1 Historical context

Exodus 32:1 shows Israel's rebellion at Sinai, making a golden calf — a clear instance of not listening to God.

Luke 13:34 Parallel

In Luke 13:34, Jesus echoes this same lament over Jerusalem's unwillingness to be gathered under his wings.

Malachi 2:2 Parallel

Malachi 2:2 warns 'if you do not listen' — the same condition of disobedience as Psalm 81:11.

John 5:40 Parallel

John 5:40 directly parallels this refusal: 'you refuse to come to me to have life' — the same stubborn rejection.

Acts 28:26 Parallel

Acts 28:26 quotes Isaiah about hearing but not understanding — the same hardened refusal to listen as here.

Hosea 11:7 Parallel

Hosea 11:7 describes people determined to turn from God, matching the disobedience in Psalm 81:11.

Hosea 9:17 Parallel

Hosea 9:17 explicitly says 'they have not listened to him' — a direct parallel to Psalm 81:11.

Jeremiah 44:5 repeats the refrain: they did not listen or pay attention, refusing to turn from wickedness.

Hebrews 3:7 Parallel

Hebrews 3:7 warns 'do not harden your hearts' — the same call to listen that Israel rejected here.

In Jeremiah 2:13, Israel forsakes God, the spring of living water — a vivid image of the same rebellion as refusing to listen in Psalm 81:11.

In Isaiah 28:12, God offers rest but 'they would not listen' — an exact parallel to Israel's refusal in Psalm 81:11.

In Proverbs 1:25, Wisdom laments that people 'disregard all my advice' — the same rejection of divine instruction seen in Psalm 81:11.

In Nehemiah 9:16, the confession that ancestors 'did not obey your commands' directly echoes Israel's refusal to listen in Psalm 81:11.

In 2 Chronicles 25:20, Amaziah 'would not listen' to a prophet, mirroring Israel's stubborn refusal to listen to God.

In 1 Samuel 8:19, Israel similarly refuses to listen to Samuel, demanding a king — a direct parallel to their refusal to listen to God.

1 Samuel 8:7 shows Israel rejecting God as king — a clear parallel to refusing to listen to God's authority.

Isaiah 44:1 Contrast

In Isaiah 44:1, God calls Israel to 'listen' — the very action they refused in Psalm 81:11, highlighting the contrast between God's call and their response.

In Proverbs 8:33, Wisdom urges 'listen... do not disregard it' — the positive command that Israel failed to follow in Psalm 81:11.

Exodus 9:12 Parallel

Exodus 9:12 shows Pharaoh's hardened heart refusing to listen — a parallel to Israel's stubbornness here.