Psalm 17:9

From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.

Cross-reference

Psalm 35:4 Parallel

Psalm 35:4 asks for enemies who seek David's life to be shamed — directly echoing the threat of mortal enemies here.

Psalm 35:7 Parallel

Psalm 35:7 describes enemies hiding nets and digging pits — the same kind of deadly plots mentioned here.

Psalm 7:5 Parallel

Psalm 7:5 imagines an enemy pursuing and trampling — a similar threat of being overtaken by foes.

Psalm 35:12 Parallel

Psalm 35:12 laments enemies repaying evil for good — a specific form of the wickedness David faces here.

1 Samuel 24:11 Historical context

1 Samuel 24:11 records David telling Saul he is hunting him down — a historical instance of the mortal enemies David prays about.

1 Samuel 23:26 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:26 describes Saul surrounding David — the exact historical situation behind this plea for protection from encircling enemies.