Psalm 17:11

They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;

Cross-reference

In Psalm 10:8-10, the same lurking, eye-setting imagery describes the wicked ambushing the helpless — a parallel depiction of enemy tactics.

Psalm 109:3 Parallel

Psalm 109:3 says enemies 'encompass me with words of hate' — a direct parallel to being surrounded, though with words rather than physical steps.

1 Samuel 23:26 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:26 describes Saul surrounding David — a direct historical parallel to the enemies surrounding the psalmist.

1 Samuel 24:2 Historical context

1 Samuel 24:2 shows Saul pursuing David — a similar context of enemies tracking the psalmist.

1 Samuel 26:2 Historical context

1 Samuel 26:2 describes Saul seeking David with an army — parallel to enemies surrounding the psalmist.

1 Samuel 26:3 Historical context

1 Samuel 26:3 continues the narrative of Saul pursuing David — parallel to the psalmist's situation.