Psalm 31:21

Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

Cross-references

Psalm 17:7 Allusion

Psalm 17:7 uses the same phrase 'wonders of your love' (Hebrew: pala chesed), directly echoing the praise in Psalm 31:21.

Psalm 28:6 Parallel

Psalm 28:6 uses the same blessing phrase — both praise God for hearing prayer and showing steadfast love.

Psalm 98:1 Parallel

Psalm 98:1 celebrates God's 'marvelous things' and salvation, paralleling the wonder and deliverance theme of Psalm 31:21.

1 Samuel 23:7–13 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:7-13 describes David in Keilah under siege by Saul — the very event David recalls in Psalm 31:21.

Isaiah 26:1 Parallel

Isaiah 26:1 describes a strong city with salvation as walls — echoing the besieged city where God showed love.