Psalm 32:6
For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
Cross-reference
Psalm 4:3 affirms that the LORD hears the godly when they call, directly supporting the assurance in Psalm 32:6.
Psalm 34:2-5 models the prayerful seeking urged in Psalm 32:6, resulting in deliverance and joy.
In Psalm 69:13-15, the psalmist prays for rescue from deep waters — the same flood metaphor for distress and God's deliverance.
Psalm 124:4 uses the same flood imagery: 'the flood would have engulfed us' — both describe God saving from overwhelming trouble.
Psalm 124:5 continues the flood metaphor: 'raging waters would have swept us away' — parallel to the promise that waters won't reach the faithful.
Psalm 42:7 laments being overwhelmed by God's waves, while Psalm 32:6 promises the godly will not be reached by flood waters — a contrast in experience.
Psalm 69:1 cries for salvation from threatening waters, whereas Psalm 32:6 assures the godly that waters will not reach them — a contrast between plea and promise.
Psalm 69:2 describes sinking in deep mire and flood overflow, contrasting with the safety from flood waters promised in Psalm 32:6.
Psalm 27:5 promises hiding in God's tabernacle in trouble — a different image of protection but same theme of divine shelter.
Psalm 40:3 shows the outcome of deliverance—a new song inspiring trust, similar to the testimony implied in Psalm 32:6.
Psalm 51:12 is a prayer for restored joy after sin, reflecting the repentant heart that leads to the prayer in Psalm 32:6.
Psalm 51:13 shows the outcome of forgiveness—teaching sinners God's ways, aligning with the testimony in Psalm 32:6.
Psalm 91:7 promises that danger will not approach the righteous — similar assurance of protection from calamity.
Luke 19:42-44 describes Jerusalem missing the time of visitation — a stark contrast to the call to pray while God may be found.
Proverbs 1:28 shows the consequence of not seeking God when He is findable — they call but He won't answer, contrasting with the call to pray while He may be found.
John 7:34 warns that some will seek Jesus and not find Him — contrasting with the promise that the godly who pray will be found.
2 Corinthians 6:2 quotes Isaiah 49:8, declaring 'now is the day of salvation' — parallel to the urgency of praying while God may be found.
Revelation 12:15 shows the dragon spewing a river to sweep away the woman — a flood attack from evil, but God provides deliverance as in Psalm 32:6.
Revelation 12:16 describes the earth swallowing the dragon's river — the rescue from flood, paralleling the promise that waters won't reach the faithful.
Isaiah 55:6 directly echoes the call to seek the Lord while He may be found — a strong parallel to the same urgent invitation.
Isaiah 43:2 promises God's presence through waters that will not sweep over you — echoing the same assurance of protection from flood-like trials.
Genesis 7:17-22 describes the flood that destroyed the wicked — a type of judgment from which the faithful are spared, as promised here.
Jeremiah 29:14 says God will be found by those who seek Him — directly echoes the 'time when You may be found' here.
2 Samuel 22:17 shows God drawing David out of many waters — the same rescue from flood that the godly are promised here.
Zephaniah 2:3 urges seeking the Lord to be hidden in judgment — parallels the call to pray for protection here.
Matthew 7:24-27 uses flood as a test of foundation — those who hear and obey are safe, similar to the faithful who pray and are not overwhelmed.
Isaiah 49:8 speaks of a 'favorable time' and 'day of salvation' when God answers — parallel to the 'time when You may be found' in Psalm 32:6.
1 Timothy 1:16 shows Paul as an example of mercy to encourage belief, mirroring the forgiven sinner's testimony in Psalm 32:6.
Isaiah 54:17 promises no weapon will prosper — another protection promise, but against weapons rather than floods.
2 Corinthians 1:4 describes how God's comfort equips us to comfort others, similar to the deliverance testimony in Psalm 32:6.