In 1 Samuel 24:9, David similarly asks Saul why he listens to false accusations — same situation of defending his innocence.

In 1 Samuel 24:11-14, David elaborates his innocence and spares Saul's life — a close parallel to this speech.

In 1 Samuel 17:29, David asks 'What have I done now?' — the same rhetorical question defending himself.

In 1 Samuel 29:8, David again asks 'What have I done?' when his loyalty is questioned — directly parallel to his protest here.

In John 18:23, Jesus similarly demands evidence of wrongdoing: 'Why strike me?' — mirroring David's protest of innocence.

In John 10:32, Jesus echoes David's plea: 'For which good work do you stone me?' — both are innocent sufferers asking why they are pursued.

In Psalm 69:4, David says his enemies hate him 'without cause' — same plea of innocence as here.

In Psalm 35:7, David complains of enemies attacking 'without cause' — mirroring his question about why Saul pursues him.

In Psalm 7:3-5, David uses the same 'evil in my hands' phrase, declaring his innocence before God.

In Psalm 59:3, David protests his innocence against Saul's pursuit — the same historical context as this verse.

In Psalm 109:3, David laments being attacked 'without cause' — echoing his question 'what evil is in my hand?'

In Psalm 119:161, David explicitly says 'princes persecute me without cause' — directly parallel to his question here.

In Jeremiah 37:18, Jeremiah asks 'What sin have I committed?' — identical protest of innocence before a king, mirroring David.

In John 8:46, Jesus challenges his accusers 'Which of you convicts me of sin?' — a similar innocent plea under persecution.

In Lamentations 3:52, the poet says he was hunted 'without cause' — similar to David's pursuit by Saul.

In Mark 14:48, Jesus uses a similar rhetorical question to his arresters, paralleling David's plea of innocence.

In Daniel 6:22, Daniel similarly declares innocence before the king, echoing David's plea — both unjustly accused.