Psalm 18:16 is nearly identical to 2 Samuel 22:17 — the same line from David's song of deliverance, possibly the original version.

Psalm 124:4 uses 'waters overwhelmed us' for enemy attacks, directly paralleling David's rescue from overwhelming waters.

Psalm 124:5 continues with 'proud waters' going over the soul, closely matching David's deliverance from many waters.

Psalm 144:7 extends the 'from on high' rescue to include deliverance from foreign enemies and mighty waters.

Lamentations 3:54 describes waters flowing over the head and feeling cut off — contrasting with David's rescue and deliverance.

Psalm 93:4 declares God mightier than 'many waters', reinforcing the divine power that drew David out.

Isaiah 43:2 promises God's presence through waters so they won't overflow, echoing the rescue from many waters.