Cross-References — Psalms 146

5 pairs

Psalm 146:3referencesJeremiah 17:5
Psalm 146:3 advises against putting trust in princes or mortal men, which aligns with Jeremiah 17:5, where it is stated that cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength.
Thematic focusTrust in God, Human Limitations.
Psalm 146:6referencesGenesis 1:1
Psalm 146:6 praises God as the Creator of heaven and earth, which directly connects to Genesis 1:1, where God is introduced as the Creator of the heavens and the earth.
Thematic focusCreation, Sovereignty of God.
Psalm 146:7referencesIsaiah 61:1
Psalm 146:7 speaks of God executing justice for the oppressed and setting prisoners free, which is echoed in Isaiah 61:1, where the Spirit of the Lord is upon the anointed one to proclaim liberty to the captives.
Thematic focusJustice, Liberation, God's Deliverance.
Psalm 146:8referencesJohn 9:6-7
Psalm 146:8 mentions the Lord opening the eyes of the blind, which is demonstrated in John 9:6-7 when Jesus heals a man born blind, showing the fulfillment of God's power to heal.
Thematic focusHealing, Miracles, Fulfillment in Christ.
Psalm 146:9referencesJames 1:27
Psalm 146:9 describes God's care for the stranger, orphan, and widow, which is mirrored in James 1:27, where pure religion is defined as caring for orphans and widows in their distress.
Thematic focusCompassion, True Religion, God's Care.

Psalm 146:3→referencesJeremiah 17:5