Proverbs 5:15 uses the 'own cistern' metaphor for marital fidelity—the same imagery of exclusive enjoyment that leads into this verse.

Proverbs 2:17 describes a woman who forsakes the companion of her youth—the opposite of the faithful joy in one's wife urged here.

Ecclesiastes 9:9 echoes the call to rejoice in the wife of your youth — both wisdom books affirm marital joy.

Malachi 2:14 condemns faithlessness to the wife of your youth — reinforcing the covenant commitment behind Proverbs' call to rejoice.

Malachi 2:15 ties marital faithfulness to godly offspring — expanding on why the wife of your youth is to be cherished.

Deuteronomy 24:5 commands a newly married man to stay home and bring joy to his wife — a legal reinforcement of Proverbs' call to marital delight.

2 Samuel 12:3 depicts a cherished ewe lamb taken by a rich man—contrasting with the command to rejoice in your own wife, not covet another's.

1 Chronicles 14:3 shows David taking many wives—a direct contrast to the exclusive joy in the wife of your youth commanded here.

Isaiah 54:6 uses 'wife of youth' imagery for Israel, cast off then restored—echoing the same phrase here but in a covenant restoration context.

1 Corinthians 7:2 similarly teaches marital fidelity as protection against immorality—directly paralleling the call to rejoice in one's own spouse.

Ephesians 5:25 commands husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church—giving NT theological depth to the joyful marital bond here.

Colossians 3:19 instructs husbands to love their wives and not be harsh—reinforcing the positive, affectionate treatment of one's wife.

Genesis 26:8 shows Isaac's affectionate play with Rebekah — a living illustration of rejoicing in the wife of your youth.