Psalm 123:4

Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.

Cross-reference

Psalm 119:51 says 'the proud have had me in derision' — directly matching the 'contempt of the proud' in Psalm 123:4.

Psalm 73:5-9 describes the pride and ease of the wicked — exactly the 'at ease' and 'proud' who scorn in Psalm 123:4.

Psalm 137:3 Parallel

Psalm 137:3 describes captors mocking the exiles — a concrete instance of the scornful treatment from oppressors.

In Psalm 119:22, the psalmist prays for removal of the same contempt and reproach that the faithful endure from the proud.

Psalm 17:10 Parallel

In Psalm 17:10, arrogant speech of the wicked directly matches the contempt of the proud in the psalm.

Psalm 31:18 Parallel

In Psalm 31:18, lying lips speak arrogantly with pride and contempt—closely parallels the psalm's theme.

Psalm 44:13 Parallel

In Psalm 44:13, being made a scorn and derision to neighbors is the exact indignity the psalmist describes.

Psalm 69:20 Parallel

Psalm 69:20 echoes the same overwhelming reproach and lack of comfort — the psalmist's experience of scorn from enemies.

1 Corinthians 4:13 describes Paul being treated as scum and refuse, echoing the psalmist's experience of scorn and contempt.

Job 12:5 Parallel

Job 12:5 similarly describes those at ease showing contempt for misfortune, matching the scorn the psalmist endures.

In Nehemiah 4:4, Nehemiah's prayer against being despised directly parallels the psalmist's plea regarding contempt.

Proverbs 18:3 directly links contempt with wickedness — the same scorn the psalmist experiences from the proud.

Jeremiah 33:24 quotes people despising God's chosen people — the same contempt from outsiders the psalmist endures.

Jeremiah 51:51 laments reproach and shame from enemies, echoing the same scorn the psalmist suffers.

Lamentations 3:14 describes being a laughingstock and song of derision—the same mockery the psalmist endures.

Lamentations 5:1 pleads for God to see their reproach, mirroring the psalmist's cry against contempt.

In 2 Kings 19:3, Hezekiah's cry of distress over reproach mirrors the psalmist's experience of being scorned.

Mark 5:40 Parallel

In Mark 5:40, people laugh at Jesus in unbelief—another instance of the righteous being scorned, like the psalmist.

Job 16:4 Parallel

Job 16:4 shows Job acknowledging he could mock others, reflecting the experience of being scorned in the psalm.

Jeremiah 48:29 Related theme

Jeremiah 48:29 emphasizes Moab's pride and arrogance, linking to the proud who show contempt in the psalm.

John 8:22 Parallel

In John 8:22, the Jews mock Jesus with a cruel suggestion—similar contempt faced by the psalmist from the proud.

Acts 17:32 Parallel

Acts 17:32 records some mocking Paul's resurrection message, similar to the scorn the psalmist endures from the proud.

Acts 26:24 Parallel

Acts 26:24 shows Festus scornfully dismissing Paul as mad, reflecting the contempt the psalmist faces from the proud.

In 1 Samuel 25:10, Nabal's contemptuous dismissal of David illustrates the scorn of the proud that the psalmist laments.