Psalm 49:7-9 teaches no one can ransom another's life — parallels the wise virgins' inability to share oil, symbolizing personal readiness.

Ezekiel 14:14-16 states that even righteous Noah, Daniel, Job can only save themselves — parallels the wise virgins' oil only sufficient for themselves.

Ezekiel 14:20 repeats that even the most righteous cannot deliver their own children — reinforces personal readiness as in the parable.

Jeremiah 15:1 shows even Moses and Samuel cannot intercede for the guilty — parallels the wise virgins' inability to provide oil for the foolish.