Jeremiah 11:20

But, O Lord of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 20:12 is nearly identical, repeating the plea for vengeance and trust in God's testing of the righteous.

In Jeremiah 18:20-23, Jeremiah pleads for God to not forgive his enemies' sin, intensifying the same call for retribution seen here.

In Jeremiah 17:18, Jeremiah again calls for double destruction on his enemies, a similar imprecatory prayer for vengeance.

Jeremiah 17:10 repeats the exact phrase 'tests the heart and mind', linking God's judgment to individual deeds.

In Jeremiah 15:15, the same prophet again cries for vengeance on persecutors, continuing the same plea for divine retribution.

Jeremiah 12:1 continues the complaint: though God is righteous, the wicked prosper — directly following the plea for vengeance.

Jeremiah 18:21 expands the imprecation with specific curses, fulfilling the request for vengeance against enemies.

Jeremiah 12:3 continues the same plea: God tests the heart and calls for judgment on the wicked, directly extending the earlier prayer.

Revelation 18:20 calls for rejoicing over Babylon's fall as God avenges His people, mirroring Jeremiah's plea for vengeance.

In Revelation 6:10, the martyrs cry out for vengeance on their blood, directly paralleling Jeremiah's plea for God to avenge him.

In Revelation 2:23, Christ declares he searches mind and heart and repays deeds, echoing the divine attribute Jeremiah appeals to for judgment.

1 Peter 2:23 shows Christ entrusting himself to the just Judge — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's commitment, yet without seeking vengeance.

Psalm 43:1 Parallel

Psalm 43:1 pleads 'Vindicate me, plead my cause' — almost identical language to Jeremiah's committing his cause.

In 1 Samuel 24:15, David similarly appeals to God as judge to decide his cause and vindicate him, mirroring Jeremiah's plea.

Psalm 7:9 Allusion

In Psalm 7:9, the same phrase 'tests the hearts and minds' appears in a prayer asking God to judge the wicked, closely mirroring Jeremiah's plea.

In Nehemiah 6:14, Nehemiah similarly prays for God to remember his enemies' deeds, echoing Jeremiah's plea for divine justice.

Lamentations 3:64 asks God to repay enemies according to their deeds, directly paralleling Jeremiah's plea for retribution.

Psalm 119:154 uses 'plead my cause', mirroring 'commit my cause' in Jeremiah, as a petition for God to act on the speaker's behalf.

Genesis 18:25 appeals to God as the righteous Judge who must not destroy the righteous with the wicked — same appeal to divine justice.

In 2 Timothy 4:14, Paul trusts the Lord to repay Alexander according to his deeds, reflecting the same commitment of vengeance to God.

2 Chronicles 24:22 records Zechariah's dying appeal 'May the Lord see and call to account' — a similar cry for divine justice.

Psalm 10:14 Parallel

Psalm 10:14 affirms that victims commit themselves to God who sees their trouble, echoing Jeremiah's commitment.

In 1 Chronicles 29:17, David also acknowledges that God tests the heart, but here it is a prayer for righteous judgment, not a cry for vengeance.

Lamentations 3:60 Related theme

Lamentations 3:60 acknowledges that God sees the enemies' vengeance, similar to Jeremiah's appeal for God to witness their plots.

Acts 1:24 Allusion

Acts 1:24 prays to the Lord who knows hearts, echoing Jeremiah's trust that God tries the heart and mind.

Job 5:8 Parallel

In Job 5:8, Eliphaz advises laying one's cause before God — a similar sentiment of committing to God's judgment.

1 Chronicles 28:9 states the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan — parallel to God testing the heart and mind.

1 Samuel 16:7 highlights God looking on the heart rather than outward appearance — thematic parallel to God testing the heart and mind.

Psalm 10:15 Parallel

Psalm 10:15 calls for God to break the wicked and call them to account — similar to Jeremiah's plea for vengeance.

Acts 15:8 Related theme

Acts 15:8 says God knows the heart, similar to Jeremiah's appeal to the one who discerns inner motives.

Romans 8:27 Related theme

Romans 8:27 describes God searching hearts, paralleling Jeremiah's reference to the one who tries the heart and mind.