5 pairs
Psalm 140:1 is a plea for deliverance from evil men, similar to David's song of deliverance in 2 Samuel 22:49, where he praises God for rescuing him from violent men.
Thematic focusDeliverance, Protection from Evil.
Psalm 140:3 describes the wicked as having tongues like serpents, which Paul echoes in Romans 3:13 to illustrate the sinful nature of humanity.
Thematic focusSin, Depravity of Man.
Psalm 140:4 is a prayer for protection from the hands of the wicked, similar to Psalm 141:9, where David asks to be kept from the snares of evildoers.
Thematic focusProtection, Prayer for Safety.
Psalm 140:8 asks God not to grant the desires of the wicked, which aligns with Psalm 10:15, where David asks God to break the arm of the wicked and seek out their wickedness.
Thematic focusJustice, God's Sovereignty.
Psalm 140:12 affirms that the Lord maintains the cause of the afflicted, similar to Psalm 9:18, which assures that the needy will not always be forgotten.
Thematic focusGod's Justice, Care for the Afflicted.