Psalm 62:9 says all people are lighter than a breath in the balances — Belshazzar's weighing confirms this truth.

In Matthew 22:11, the guest without a wedding garment is similarly 'found wanting' — both illustrate divine scrutiny and rejection.

In 1 Samuel 2:3, actions are weighed by God — directly parallels the 'weighed in the balances' imagery here.

In Proverbs 16:2, the Lord weighs motives — same metaphor of divine weighing of human deeds.

In Revelation 3:2, Christ says works are not complete — reminiscent of being found wanting on the scales. Strong thematic parallel.

Job 31:6 shows Job wanting to be weighed in a just balance to prove innocence — Belshazzar is weighed and found guilty.

Jeremiah 6:30 calls rebellious Israel 'rejected silver' — like Belshazzar, they are tested and found wanting.

In 1 Corinthians 3:13, fire tests each one's work to reveal its quality — like being weighed and found wanting. Parallel judgment.