Psalm 17:11
They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Cross-reference
Psalm 10:8–10
Parallel
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.