Psalm 27:12

Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

Cross-reference

Psalm 31:8 Parallel

In Psalm 31:8, David affirms God did not deliver him into the enemy's hand — the same protection sought here.

Psalm 35:11 Parallel

Psalm 35:11 uses identical language of malicious witnesses rising up, echoing the same plea against false accusers.

Psalm 41:11 Parallel

In Psalm 41:11, David knows God delights in him because his enemy won't triumph — the very outcome requested here.

Psalm 140:8 Parallel

In Psalm 140:8, David asks God not to grant the wicked's desires — directly parallel to not being given up to adversaries' will.

Psalm 41:2 Parallel

Psalm 41:2 repeats the exact prayer 'not give him over to the desire of his foes,' a direct parallel to David's plea.

Psalm 35:25 Parallel

In Psalm 35:25, David prays enemies not to say 'Aha, our desire!' — matching the plea not to be given up to their will.

Psalm 38:16 Parallel

In Psalm 38:16, David fears enemies rejoicing over his fall — the same concern about adversaries' triumph.

Psalm 55:3 Related theme

Psalm 55:3 describes enemy threats and suffering, matching the violent opposition David faces from false witnesses.

Acts 6:11-13 recounts false witnesses against Stephen, echoing the psalmist's cry against false accusers.

1 Samuel 22:9 Historical context

1 Samuel 22:9 records Doeg the Edomite's false report against David, a historical example of false witnesses.

Matthew 26:60 shows false witnesses coming forward against Jesus, directly paralleling the false witnesses in the psalm.

Matthew 26:59 describes the chief priests seeking false testimony against Jesus, a New Testament fulfillment of the psalmist's experience.

Exodus 23:1 Historical context

Exodus 23:1 gives the law against false witnesses, the very sin David is suffering from.

Acts 6:13 Parallel

Acts 6:13 records false witnesses brought against Stephen, a direct parallel to the false witnesses in Psalm 27:12.

Mark 14:55 Typology

Mark 14:55 describes the Sanhedrin seeking false witnesses against Jesus, mirroring David's experience of false accusers.

1 Kings 21:13 Historical context

1 Kings 21:13 recounts false witnesses killing Naboth, a historical example of the violence David prays to escape.

Deuteronomy 19:16 Historical context

Deuteronomy 19:16 provides the legal context for malicious witnesses, directly relating to David's false accusers.

Jeremiah 37:14 Historical context

Jeremiah 37:14 shows Jeremiah falsely accused of deserting, a historical example of false witnesses like those in Psalm 27:12.

Proverbs 6:19 lists a false witness who pours out lies among things God hates, directly paralleling the false witnesses David faces.

Job 16:11 Contrast

Job 16:11 laments being handed over to the wicked, the very fate David asks God to spare him from.

Exodus 20:16 gives the law against bearing false witness, which the psalmist's adversaries are violating.

Acts 25:7 Parallel

Acts 25:7 shows the Jews bringing unproven charges against Paul, similar to the false accusations David faced.

Micah 7:7 Related theme

Micah 7:7 expresses hope in God despite enemies, echoing the trust that underlies David's plea against false witnesses.