Psalm 17:14

From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

Cross-reference

Psalm 73:12 Parallel

In Psalm 73:12, the wicked are always at ease and rich — identical to the worldly prosperity described here.

In Psalm 49:17-19, the wealthy cannot take anything with them — reinforcing the emptiness of the worldly portion here.

Psalm 84:10 Contrast

Psalm 84:10 contrasts valuing God's presence over worldly abundance, opposing the 'portion in this life' mindset.

Psalm 73:4 Parallel

Psalm 73:4 describes the wicked's health and lack of struggles — a vivid picture of their earthly prosperity that matches the psalm's 'reward in this life'.

Psalm 49:10 Parallel

Psalm 49:10 observes that even the wise die and leave their wealth — underscoring the futility of the wicked's earthly reward described in the psalm.

Psalm 10:18 Related theme

Psalm 10:18 affirms God defends the oppressed against earthly oppressors — a complementary promise to the psalm's plea for deliverance from the wicked.

Psalm 39:6 Parallel

Psalm 39:6 says man heaps up wealth not knowing who will gather it—similar to leaving abundance to infants.

Luke 16:25 Parallel

In Luke 16:25, the rich man received his good things in life — exactly the portion described here, but with eternal reversal.

In Luke 12:19-21, the rich fool's confidence in earthly abundance is shown as foolish — mirroring the worldly mindset here.

Job 27:14-17 says the wicked's wealth goes to the righteous—contrasting with leaving it to their own infants.

Job 12:6 Parallel

In Job 12:6, the wicked are secure and at peace — similar to the worldly prosperity described here.

In Job 21:7-15, the wicked prosper and reject God—same as those whose portion is in this life.

James 5:1 Parallel

James 5:1 warns the rich of coming misery, echoing the fate of those whose portion is only in this life.

Ecclesiastes 2:18 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 2:18 echoes leaving abundance to heirs, but laments the vanity of toil, adding a futility perspective.

1 Timothy 6:19 urges storing up treasure for the future, contrasting with those who live only for this life.

Colossians 3:1 commands seeking things above, directly opposing the earthly-mindedness of those whose portion is in this life.

Philippians 3:19 describes those whose god is their belly and minds set on earthly things—the same worldly focus as those whose portion is in this life.

Ephesians 2:2 describes walking according to the course of this world — aligning with the 'men of the world' who have their portion here.

Luke 12:18 Parallel

Luke 12:18 depicts the rich fool storing up goods — a vivid picture of someone whose portion is entirely in this life.

1 Corinthians 15:19 says if hope is only in this life, we are most miserable — directly opposing those who have their portion only here.

James 5:5 Parallel

In James 5:5, the wealthy are condemned for living in luxury — echoing the worldly satisfaction described here.

Mark 10:24 Parallel

Mark 10:24 warns how hard it is for those trusting riches to enter God's kingdom — directly relating to having portion in this life.

Matthew 19:22 shows the rich young ruler sorrowful over his possessions — an example of one whose portion is in this life.

Matthew 6:32 contrasts Gentiles seeking material things with God's care — echoing the worldly portion vs. trusting God.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 also speaks of God giving wealth, but highlights the tragedy of not enjoying it, contrasting with satisfaction.

Luke 15:12 Parallel

Luke 15:12 shows the prodigal son demanding his inheritance — seeking his portion now, mirroring worldly priorities.

Job 22:18 Parallel

Job 22:18 notes God fills their houses with good things, echoing the 'fill their belly' theme.

Job 21:21 Parallel

Job 21:21 questions the wicked's care for their house after death—parallel to leaving abundance to infants.