Psalm 116:10

I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

Cross-reference

Psalm 116:3 Parallel

Psalm 116:3 describes the distress that leads to the psalmist's declaration of faith in verse 10, providing the background of affliction.

Numbers 14:6-9 shows Caleb and Joshua believing God's promise and speaking boldly — a narrative parallel to 'I believed, therefore I spoke'.

2 Corinthians 4:13 directly quotes this verse ('I believed, and so I spoke') to ground Paul's own faith and bold speech.

In 1 Samuel 30:6, David strengthens himself in the LORD amid great distress, mirroring the psalmist's faith while afflicted.