Psalm 119:173

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

Cross-reference

In Psalm 119:30, the same psalmist says 'I have chosen the way of faithfulness' — directly paralleling the commitment to God's precepts expressed here.

Psalm 119:173 continues with a plea for help, grounded in choosing God's precepts — following the declaration of speaking them.

In Psalm 119:117, the same psalmist prays for God to uphold him according to His promise, echoing the request for help here.

Psalm 119:5 Parallel

In Psalm 119:5, a desire for steadfastness in keeping God's statutes reinforces the psalmist's stated choice of precepts — same theme, same psalm.

In Psalm 119:35, the psalmist asks to be led in the path of commandments — a similar request for guidance that complements the plea for help here.

In Psalm 119:40, the psalmist longs for precepts and asks for life — a parallel devotion to God's word and a plea for divine action.

In Psalm 119:111, the psalmist treasures God's testimonies as his heritage — a shared value for God's word that underlies his choice of precepts here.

In Joshua 24:15, Joshua's call to choose whom to serve echoes the psalmist's declaration of choosing God's precepts — a strong parallel of covenantal commitment.

In Proverbs 1:29, the contrast of those who 'did not choose the fear of the Lord' highlights the psalmist's positive choice of God's precepts.

Luke 10:42 Parallel

In Luke 10:42, Mary's choice of the good portion parallels the psalmist's choice of precepts — both prioritize God's word over distractions.

In Isaiah 41:10-14, God promises His help and upholding — the same divine assistance the psalmist requests here.

In Joshua 24:22, the people vow to obey God, matching the psalmist's choice of precepts — both affirm commitment to God's commands.

In Deuteronomy 30:19, the call to choose life parallels the psalmist's choice of God's precepts — both emphasize deliberate decision for God's way.