Psalm 109:5

And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Cross-reference

Psalm 35:7 Parallel

Psalm 35:12 uses the identical phrase 'repay evil for good' — a direct thematic parallel to David's complaint here.

Psalm 7:4 Contrast

Psalm 7:4 asserts the psalmist has not repaid evil for good — contrasting with the complaint here of being so treated.

Psalm 55:12-15 describes betrayal by a companion — a specific instance of the 'evil for good' pattern David laments here.

Psalm 55:20 Parallel

Psalm 55:20 describes a companion violating peace and covenant — a parallel to being repaid evil for good by a friend.

2 Samuel 15:31 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:31 shows David praying against Ahithophel's counsel — a direct historical context for the betrayal and prayer response.

Proverbs 17:13 warns that repaying evil for good brings lasting trouble — directly addressing the same injustice David laments.

Mark 14:44 Parallel

Mark 14:44 describes Judas' betrayal with a kiss — a New Testament fulfillment of the 'evil for good' pattern.

Mark 14:45 Parallel

Mark 14:45 records Judas' kiss of betrayal — the ultimate example of repaying good with evil, fulfilling the pattern David laments.

Luke 22:47 Parallel

Luke 22:47 shows Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss — the ultimate act of repaying good with evil.

Luke 22:48 Parallel

Luke 22:48 records Jesus' question to Judas about betraying with a kiss — highlighting the evil-for-good exchange.

John 11:53 Parallel

John 11:53 shows the Sanhedrin plotting to kill Jesus after His good works — a direct example of repaying good with evil.

Jeremiah 18:20 echoes the same 'evil for good' complaint — Jeremiah also laments being repaid with evil despite interceding for them.

John 10:32 Parallel

John 10:32 echoes this theme — Jesus asks why they repay His good works with evil, mirroring the psalmist's complaint.

2 Samuel 10:4 Historical context

2 Samuel 10:4 recounts Hanun humiliating David's messengers after David sent condolences — repaying kindness with insult.

1 Chronicles 19:4 Historical context

1 Chronicles 19:4 parallels 2 Samuel 10:4 — Hanun's disgraceful treatment of David's envoys as evil for good.

John 13:18 Allusion

John 13:18 quotes a similar betrayal psalm (Psalm 41:9) about a trusted friend turning hostile — echoing the same theme.

Jeremiah 38:6 Historical context

Jeremiah 38:6 shows a concrete instance of the betrayal described here — Jeremiah is cast into a cistern by those he served.

2 Samuel 15:12 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:12 records Ahithophel's betrayal of David — a historical example of the 'evil for good' repayment David laments.

Job 19:19 Parallel

Job 19:19 laments that his loved ones have turned against him — a parallel experience of betrayal by close friends.