Psalm 5:12 uses the shield metaphor for God's favor, similar to the shield of salvation here.

Psalm 28:7 calls the Lord a shield and strength, reinforcing the protective imagery of God's salvation.

Psalm 20:6 also speaks of God's right hand saving his anointed, directly paralleling the right hand holding up here.

Psalm 60:5 calls for salvation by God's right hand, matching the right hand that holds up in this verse.

Psalm 63:8 says 'thy right hand upholdeth me,' nearly identical to the right hand holding up here. Very close parallel.

Psalm 138:7 promises God's right hand will save, echoing the right hand holding up in this verse.

Psalm 17:7 mentions God's right hand saving those who seek refuge, mirroring the right hand support here.

Deuteronomy 33:29 calls God the shield of your help, closely paralleling the shield of salvation.

2 Samuel 22:36 is the parallel verse, identical wording about the shield of salvation and gentleness.

Isaiah 40:11 expands on God's gentleness: He gently leads His flock, echoing the same divine attribute that makes David great.

2 Corinthians 10:1 appeals by the meekness and gentleness of Christ — the same divine gentleness that Psalm 18:35 credits for making David great.

Galatians 5:22 lists gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit — reflecting the same gentle character of God that Psalm 18:35 celebrates.

James 3:17 describes heavenly wisdom as gentle — aligning with the gentleness of God that Psalm 18:35 says makes one great.