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.