Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Cross-reference
Job 6:15 explicitly compares friends to undependable streams—a vivid parallel to Micah's counsel to put no confidence in anyone.
Jeremiah 9:4 warns not to trust brothers or friends, as every brother deceives—nearly identical to Micah 7:5's warning.
Similarly, Psalm 118:9 says trusting in princes is inferior to trusting God—reinforcing Micah's theme of misplaced human trust.
Psalm 118:8 states it is better to trust in the Lord than in humans—directly echoing Micah's caution against trusting neighbors.
Judges 16:5-20 is the classic example of a wife betraying her husband by coaxing out his secret — exactly the scenario Micah warns against in 'her who lies in your arms'.
Luke 21:16 says even parents and friends will betray — directly mirroring Micah's warning about trusted companions.
Luke 12:52 describes a household divided — echoing the breakdown of trust even among family members.
Matthew 24:10 predicts many will betray one another — a widespread fulfillment of Micah's warning.
Matthew 10:35 foretells family division — fulfilling Micah's picture of distrust even in the closest relationships.
Psalm 141:3 prays 'keep watch over the door of my lips' — a direct parallel to Micah's guard-your-mouth command.
Matthew 10:21 says brother will betray brother — the same breakdown of family trust Micah describes.
Daniel 11:26 shows those who eat the king's provisions turning against him — a betrayal by close associates.
Lamentations 1:2 describes friends betraying and becoming enemies — the same broken trust Micah warns about.
In Jeremiah 40:14, a trusted deputy plots assassination — echoing Micah's warning about confidants.
Luke 22:21 shows Jesus betrayed at the table by a close companion, fulfilling Micah's warning against trusting a friend.
Jeremiah 12:6 warns that even brothers deal treacherously and speak friendly — a direct parallel to Micah's distrust of close ones.
John 7:5 reveals Jesus' own brothers did not believe him, illustrating Micah's point that even family cannot be trusted.
Deuteronomy 13:6 warns against being enticed by a close friend or relative to worship other gods — the same type of intimate betrayal Micah cautions about.
Psalm 39:1 uses the same 'guard my mouth with a muzzle' image, reinforcing Micah's call to watch one's speech.
In Job 19:14, Job laments abandonment by close friends and relatives — exactly the betrayal Micah warns against.
In 2 Samuel 15:12, Ahithophel betrays David, a trusted counselor — exemplifying Micah's warning about false friends.
Judges 16:17 shows Samson revealing his heart to Delilah — the ultimate breach of trust that Micah's warning aims to prevent.
Judges 16:6 records Delilah's direct request for Samson's secret — the very act of betrayal from the wife in his arms that Micah warns against.
Judges 14:20 reveals Samson's wife given to his companion — a betrayal by both friend and wife, illustrating the double distrust Micah urges.
Judges 14:15 shows the Philistines pressuring Samson's wife to entice him — a wife used to betray her husband, matching Micah's warning about the wife in your arms.
Proverbs 26:25 warns not to believe a gracious speaker because his heart is evil — reinforcing Micah's call for caution with others.
Jeremiah 38:22 records trusted friends deceiving the king — a historical example of the betrayal Micah warns against.
Psalm 55:13 laments betrayal by a close companion, illustrating the painful reality behind Micah's warning about trusting friends.
Psalm 41:6 depicts a visitor who speaks empty words while plotting evil — a concrete example of the deceptive friend Micah warns against.
In Nehemiah 2:12, Nehemiah keeps his plans secret — practicing the caution about trust that Micah advises.