Psalm 118:13

Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.

Cross-references

Psalm 18:18 Parallel

Psalm 18:18 nearly mirrors this: enemies confronted in calamity, but the Lord was support — a very close parallel.

Psalm 94:17 Parallel

Psalm 94:17 says without God's help the psalmist would have perished—a close parallel to being pushed and nearly falling.

Psalm 129:2 Parallel

Psalm 129:2 laments being greatly afflicted but not overcome—like being pushed hard yet upheld by God.

Psalm 18:17 Parallel

Psalm 18:17 similarly recounts rescue from a strong enemy who was too mighty — a parallel deliverance.

Psalm 28:7 Parallel

Psalm 28:7 declares 'I am helped' by the LORD, matching the psalmist's testimony of being helped when pushed hard.

Psalm 56:1–3 Related theme

Psalm 56:1-3 also speaks of enemies trampling and the psalmist trusting God, though as a plea rather than thanksgiving.

Psalm 54:4 Parallel

Psalm 54:4 calls God 'my helper,' reinforcing the same theme of divine assistance in the face of threat.

Micah 7:8 Parallel

Micah 7:8 echoes the same fall-and-rise pattern: 'when I fall, I shall rise' because the Lord is light.

Genesis 49:23 Related theme

Genesis 49:23 describes Joseph bitterly attacked by archers, similar to being pushed hard—both are delivered by God's strength.

1 Samuel 25:29 Related theme

1 Samuel 25:29 assures David that God will protect his life from pursuers — the same confidence in divine help.