6 pairs
Psalm 101:1 speaks of singing of mercy and judgment, which is echoed in Ephesians 5:19 where believers are encouraged to sing psalms and hymns, focusing on God's attributes.
Thematic focusWorship, Praise, God's Attributes.
Psalm 101:2 emphasizes walking with a perfect heart, which aligns with Proverbs 4:23's call to guard one's heart, as it is the wellspring of life.
Thematic focusIntegrity, Heart, Righteous Living.
Psalm 101:3's commitment to setting no wicked thing before the eyes is paralleled by Philippians 4:8's exhortation to think on things that are true, noble, and pure.
Thematic focusPurity, Thought Life, Holiness.
Psalm 101:5 warns against slandering others, which is echoed in James 4:11 where believers are instructed not to speak evil against one another.
Thematic focusSpeech, Community, Righteous Conduct.
Psalm 101:6 speaks of God's favor towards the faithful, which is similar to 2 Chronicles 16:9 where the Lord's eyes search for those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.
Thematic focusFaithfulness, Divine Favor, Commitment.
Psalm 101:7's exclusion of deceitful people from the house is mirrored in Revelation 21:27, where nothing impure will enter the New Jerusalem.
Thematic focusHoliness, Truth, Exclusion of Evil.