Psalm 37:37

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

Cross-reference

Psalm 73:17 Contrast

In Psalm 73:17, the psalmist discerns the end of the wicked — contrasting with the future of the upright in Psalm 37:37.

2 Timothy 4:6-8 describes Paul's departure as a finished race — the future of peace and reward for the upright, as in Psalm 37:37.

Luke 2:25-29 shows Simeon, a righteous man, departing in peace after seeing Christ — embodying the future peace for the upright.

Isaiah 57:2 Allusion

Isaiah 57:2 says the upright enter peace and rest in death — directly echoing the 'future for the man of peace' in Psalm 37:37.

Proverbs 14:32 contrasts the wicked's overthrow with the righteous finding refuge at death — the same future peace for the upright.

Job 1:1 Citation

Job 1:1 describes Job as 'perfect and upright' — the exact phrase used for the man whose end is peace in Psalm 37:37.

Job 42:12-17 shows Job's latter end blessed — the blameless man's future prosperity, echoing the promise of peace for the upright.

In Genesis 15:15, Abram is promised a peaceful death and burial, directly matching the 'future for the man of peace'.

In Philippians 3:17, Paul urges believers to 'mark' those who walk as examples, directly paralleling the command to 'mark' the upright man in Psalm 37:37.

Romans 6:22 Parallel

In Romans 6:22, the end of being a slave to God is eternal life — the ultimate future for the upright in Psalm 37:37.

Romans 2:10 Parallel

In Romans 2:10, peace comes to everyone who does good — the same outcome for the upright that Psalm 37:37 promises.

In Proverbs 23:18, there is a future and hope not cut off — nearly identical to the promise for the upright in Psalm 37:37.

In Proverbs 2:22, the wicked are cut off — the opposite outcome to the future promised for the upright in Psalm 37:37.

Job 2:3 Parallel

In Job 2:3, God calls Job blameless and upright, exactly the terms used for the man of peace in Psalm 37:37.

In 2 Chronicles 34:28, Josiah is again promised a peaceful death, reinforcing the theme of a blessed end for the righteous.

In 2 Kings 22:20, God promises Josiah he will be gathered to his fathers in peace, a direct fulfillment of the future for the blameless.

In Numbers 23:10, Balaam longs to die the death of the righteous, echoing the blessed future of the upright.

Isaiah 32:17 describes righteousness producing peace and quietness — the same fruit of uprightness promised in Psalm 37:37.

1 Kings 2:6 Contrast

In 1 Kings 2:6, David instructs that Shimei not die in peace, contrasting the peaceful end of the blameless.

In Genesis 25:27, Jacob is described as 'tam' (blameless/quiet), the same Hebrew root used for the blameless in Psalm 37:37.

Job 8:20 Parallel

In Job 8:20, God does not reject the blameless — reinforcing the promise of a future for the upright in Psalm 37:37.

In 2 Chronicles 16:9, God strengthens those with a blameless heart, showing His support for the upright.

In 1 Kings 8:61, Solomon urges a heart wholly true to God, paralleling the blamelessness of the upright.

In Matthew 5:48, Jesus commands perfection — the blamelessness of Psalm 37:37 is the goal, but here it's a call to imitate God.

In Deuteronomy 18:13, Israel is commanded to be blameless before God, the same quality praised in Psalm 37:37.

Genesis 6:9 Parallel

Genesis 6:9 describes Noah as blameless and upright — the same character praised in Psalm 37:37, though not about his end.

James 5:11 Parallel

In James 5:11, the 'end' of the Lord's dealings with Job shows His compassion, mirroring the peaceful 'end' of the upright in Psalm 37:37.