Psalm 119:23

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.

Cross-reference

In Psalm 119:78, the arrogant subvert with lies while the psalmist meditates—identical contrast to verse 23.

In Psalm 119:161, rulers persecute without cause, and the psalmist trembles at God's word—similar contrast.

Psalm 2:2 Parallel

Psalm 2:2 shows rulers conspiring against the LORD and his Anointed — the psalmist's experience of plotting princes reflects this cosmic conflict.

1 Samuel 20:31 Historical context

1 Samuel 20:31 records Saul's plot to kill David — a concrete example of a prince plotting against the psalmist (traditionally David).

Luke 22:66 Parallel

In Luke 22:66, the council plots against Jesus, mirroring the princes plotting against the psalmist.

Luke 23:2 Parallel

In Luke 23:2, the leaders accuse Jesus falsely, enacting the plot mentioned in the psalm.

Luke 23:10 Parallel

In Luke 23:10, the priests and teachers vehemently accuse Jesus, echoing the princes' plotting.