Psalm 139:1 affirms God has already searched and known the psalmist — the same verb 'search' is used here as a request for ongoing examination.

Psalm 26:2 similarly asks God to examine and prove the heart, reinforcing the plea for divine scrutiny.

Psalm 11:5 says the Lord 'tries' the righteous—using the same verb as 'try me' in Psalm 139:23. A direct thematic and verbal link.

Psalm 19:12 asks for cleansing from secret faults—directly parallel to David's plea for God to search his heart and know his thoughts.

Psalm 77:6 describes the psalmist searching his own heart—a human counterpart to David's request for God to do the searching.

1 Peter 1:7 speaks of faith tested by fire to prove its genuineness — echoing the psalmist's desire for God to test and know his heart.

In Deuteronomy 8:2, God tested Israel in the wilderness to know their heart — the same divine examination the psalmist invites here.

Zechariah 13:9 describes God refining his people like silver and gold — the refining process the psalmist submits to in asking to be tested.

Proverbs 17:3 states that the Lord tests the heart — directly echoing the psalmist's plea for God to test his anxious thoughts.

Job 31:6 has Job asking God to weigh him on honest scales to prove his innocence — paralleling the psalmist's request to be searched and tested.

Jeremiah 12:3 similarly asks God to know and test the speaker's thoughts, directly echoing David's plea.

Jeremiah 17:10 declares that God searches hearts and minds, the very action David invites.

Jeremiah 20:12 echoes the request for God to test the heart and mind, reinforcing the theme of divine scrutiny.

In Job 13:23, Job begs to know his sins—a direct parallel to David's request for God to search his heart and reveal hidden faults.

Luke 9:47 shows Jesus knowing thoughts, demonstrating the divine ability to search hearts that David appeals to.

2 Chronicles 32:31 notes God left Hezekiah to test him and know his heart — a direct parallel to the psalmist's invitation for divine testing.

Job 34:32 has Job asking to be taught what he doesn't see—echoing David's desire for God to reveal hidden thoughts and sins.

Job 34:21 declares God sees all human ways—supporting the basis for David's request: God already knows, so searching is an invitation.

Lamentations 3:40 urges self-examination of ways, while David asks God to search — complementary approaches to moral testing.

2 Corinthians 13:5 calls for self-examination of faith, while David asks God to test — both pursue spiritual integrity.

John 3:21 describes coming into the light so deeds are seen by God, parallel to inviting God's examination.