Psalm 144:14

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 28:25 curses Israel with fleeing before enemies—the direct opposite of the peaceful 'no breaking in nor going out' in Psalm 144:14.

Judges 6:3 Contrast

Judges 6:3 recounts Midianites invading after sowing—the opposite of the secure, invasion-free state desired in Psalm 144:14's 'no breaking in'.

In 1 Samuel 13:17-18, Philistine raiders come out to plunder—directly opposite the 'no breaking in' security prayed for in Psalm 144:14.

Zechariah 8:3-5 paints a future of peaceful streets with children playing, directly echoing the 'no outcry in our streets' ideal here.

Judges 5:8 Contrast

Judges 5:8 describes war at the gates and lack of weapons—contrasting sharply with the security and no breach prayed for in Psalm 144:14.

Judges 6:6 Contrast

Judges 6:6 shows Israel impoverished by invaders—a stark contrast to the prosperity and peace (no breach) prayed for in Psalm 144:13-14.

1 Samuel 31:7 shows Israel's defeat and cities abandoned, the opposite of the security and no captivity described here.

Jeremiah 13:17-19 foretells Judah's exile and cities shut up, contrasting with the absence of captivity and outcry in this verse.

Jeremiah 14:18 depicts sword and famine ravaging the land, opposite of the agricultural prosperity and peace in this verse.

Lamentations 1:4-6 describes Zion's desolation and princes fleeing, the inverse of the stable, joyful society envisioned here.