Psalm 34:9

O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

Cross-reference

Psalm 22:23 Parallel

Psalm 22:23 calls those who fear the Lord to praise him, directly echoing the same audience and exhortation.

Psalm 23:1 Parallel

Psalm 23:1 declares 'I lack nothing' from the Lord as shepherd—the same promise for those who fear God in Psalm 34:9.

Psalm 31:23 Parallel

Psalm 31:23 addresses the faithful and promises preservation, paralleling the lack-nothing promise for those who fear God.

Psalm 84:11 Parallel

Psalm 84:11 says God withholds no good thing from the blameless — a strong parallel to 'those who fear him lack nothing'.

Psalm 111:5 Parallel

Psalm 111:5 directly states God provides food for those who fear Him — a clear parallel to the promise in Psalm 34:9.

Psalm 145:19 promises God fulfills the desires of those who fear Him — closely matching the 'lack nothing' promise.

Psalm 37:3 Parallel

Psalm 37:3 encourages trust in God and promises safe pasture, a similar theme of provision for the righteous, though not explicitly 'fear'.

Revelation 15:4 explicitly asks who will not fear the Lord, echoing the call to fear in Psalm 34:9 and linking it to worship.

Philippians 4:19 promises God will supply all needs, directly echoing the 'lack nothing' promise for those who fear Him.

Luke 12:30-32 assures that seeking God's kingdom brings provision—similar to Psalm 34:9's promise that those who fear lack nothing.

In Genesis 22:12, Abraham's fear of God is proven through obedience—the same fear that Psalm 34:9 promises brings provision.

Isaiah 8:13 Parallel

Isaiah 8:13 echoes the same command to fear the Lord alone, reinforcing the exclusive reverence Psalm 34:9 calls for.

Luke 22:35 Parallel

Luke 22:35 recounts the disciples lacking nothing when sent by Jesus, illustrating the principle that God's servants are provided for.

Luke 12:31 Parallel

Luke 12:31 echoes Matthew 6:33, promising that seeking the kingdom results in receiving all needed things, same as Psalm 34:9.

Matthew 6:33 promises that seeking God's kingdom brings provision, directly paralleling the assurance that those who fear him lack nothing.

Proverbs 19:23 also ties fear of the LORD to contentment and safety, reinforcing that reverence leads to lacking nothing.

Proverbs 10:3 says the righteous will not go hungry — a parallel promise to those who fear God, linking righteousness and provision.

Romans 8:32 Parallel

Romans 8:32 promises God will graciously give us all things through Christ—fulfilling the 'lack nothing' for those who fear in Psalm 34:9.

1 Corinthians 3:22 declares that all things are yours—echoing the promise that those who fear the Lord lack nothing in Psalm 34:9.

Proverbs 22:4 links fear of the LORD with riches and honor, echoing the promise that those who fear him lack nothing.

Hosea 3:5 Parallel

Hosea 3:5 depicts Israel seeking the Lord with trembling, receiving blessings—parallel to the promise of provision for those who fear in Psalm 34:9.

Isaiah 58:11 promises God will satisfy needs for the obedient, similar to the assurance that those who fear him lack nothing.

1 Kings 17:6 Historical context

1 Kings 17:6 describes God feeding Elijah by ravens — an example of provision for a faithful prophet, echoing the promise to those who fear God.

1 Samuel 30:19 Historical context

1 Samuel 30:19 shows David recovering everything after the raid — a historical example of God's provision for His servant, illustrating 'lack nothing'.

Acts 4:34 Parallel

Acts 4:34 describes the early church with no needy among them, a communal fulfillment of the promise that those who fear God lack nothing.