Cross-References — Psalms 17

4 pairs

1. Psalm 17:8→referencesDeuteronomy 32:10

   Psalm 17:8 asks God to keep the psalmist as the apple of His eye, a metaphor also used in Deuteronomy 32:10 to describe God's protective care over Israel.

   Thematic focusDivine Protection, God's Care.

   • #DivineProtection
   • #GodsCare
   • #Metaphor

2. Psalm 17:15→references1 John 3:2

   Psalm 17:15 expresses a hope of seeing God's face in righteousness, which aligns with 1 John 3:2's promise that believers will see God as He is when He appears.

   Thematic focusHope, Seeing God, Righteousness.

   • #Hope
   • #SeeingGod
   • #Righteousness

3. Psalm 17:13→references2 Thessalonians 1:6-8

   Psalm 17:13 calls for God to confront the wicked, which is echoed in 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 where God is described as bringing justice and retribution to those who trouble His people.

   Thematic focusDivine Justice, Retribution.

   • #DivineJustice
   • #Retribution
   • #Wickedness

4. Psalm 17:5→referencesProverbs 4:26-27

   Psalm 17:5 speaks of holding to God's paths, which is similar to the exhortation in Proverbs 4:26-27 to ponder the path of one's feet and not turn to the right or left.

   Thematic focusRighteous Living, Guidance.

   • #RighteousLiving
   • #Guidance
   • #PathOfLife

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