Psalm 31:3

For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.

Cross-reference

Psalm 143:11 uses the exact phrase 'for your name's sake,' linking preservation of life to God's reputation.

Psalm 23:3 Citation

Psalm 23:3 shares the exact phrase 'for his name's sake' and the theme of God leading, making a strong verbal parallel.

Psalm 71:3 Parallel

Psalm 71:3 echoes the plea for God as a rock of refuge, directly paralleling the 'rock and fortress' language of Psalm 31:3.

Psalm 109:21 appeals to God's name for deliverance, similar to the 'for your name's sake' motive in Psalm 31:3.

Psalm 25:5 Parallel

Psalm 25:5 also pleads 'lead me in your truth,' reinforcing the theme of divine guidance with a focus on teaching.

Psalm 43:3 Parallel

Psalm 43:3 asks for light and truth to lead, a parallel plea for guidance using different imagery.

Psalm 139:24 requests being led in the way everlasting, a similar prayer for guidance with a moral focus.

Psalm 143:10 asks God's Spirit to lead on level ground, echoing the guidance theme with a specific agent.

Psalm 23:2 Related theme

Psalm 23:2 also describes God leading His people, though with pastoral imagery of green pastures.

Psalm 25:9 Related theme

Psalm 25:9 states God leads the humble in what is right, expanding on the guidance theme with a condition of humility.

2 Samuel 22:2 uses the same 'rock and fortress' titles for God, reinforcing the metaphor of divine protection found in Psalm 31:3.

Nehemiah 9:12 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:12 recalls God leading Israel by cloud and fire, a historical example of the guidance prayed for.

Nehemiah 9:19 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:19 emphasizes God's mercy in not forsaking Israel, providing continuous guidance in the wilderness.

Isaiah 32:2 Related theme

Isaiah 32:2 depicts a ruler as a shelter like a great rock, sharing the refuge imagery of Psalm 31:3's rock and fortress.

Isaiah 49:10 promises God will lead and guide with provision, echoing the guidance theme with care imagery.

Luke 1:79 Allusion

Luke 1:79 speaks of guiding feet into the way of peace, a New Testament echo of the guidance theme in a messianic context.

John 16:13 Parallel

John 16:13 promises the Spirit will guide into all truth, paralleling the guidance theme in Psalm 31:3 where God leads for His name's sake.