5 pairs
Psalm 37:4 encourages delighting in the Lord to receive the desires of one's heart, which aligns with Matthew 6:33's teaching to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, promising that all these things will be added.
Thematic focusDelight in God, Seeking God's Kingdom, Righteousness.
Psalm 37:11 speaks of the meek inheriting the land, which is echoed in Jesus' Beatitudes in Matthew 5:5, where He states that the meek will inherit the earth.
Thematic focusMeekness, Inheritance, Beatitudes.
Psalm 37:16 highlights the value of a little with righteousness over great wealth with trouble, similar to Proverbs 15:16, which states that better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with turmoil.
Thematic focusContentment, Righteousness, Fear of the Lord.
Psalm 37:23 speaks of the Lord establishing the steps of a good man, which is related to Proverbs 16:9, where it is stated that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
Thematic focusDivine Guidance, God's Sovereignty, Righteous Living.
Psalm 37:25 reflects on never seeing the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread, which aligns with Philippians 4:19's assurance that God will supply all needs according to His riches in glory.
Thematic focusGod's Provision, Faithfulness, Righteousness.