Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Psalm 71:7 in English Standard Version "I have been as a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge." Isa 8:18 Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. 1Co 4:9 For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men.