Psalm 32:5 shows the pattern of confession and forgiveness that underlies David's plea here.

Psalm 51:1-3 expands on the same confession and plea for mercy, emphasizing cleansing from sin.

Psalm 103:3 affirms that God forgives iniquities and heals diseases, directly answering David's plea for mercy and healing.

Psalm 6:2-4 echoes the plea for mercy and healing, though without explicit confession of sin.

Psalm 147:3 describes God healing the brokenhearted, matching David's need for soul-healing after sin.

James 5:15 links prayer, healing, and forgiveness of sins, directly paralleling David's request for mercy and soul-healing.

James 5:16 exhorts confession and prayer for healing, reflecting David's own confession and plea for mercy.

In Luke 18:13, the tax collector prays 'have mercy on me, a sinner' — the same plea for mercy and confession of sin as here.

Hosea 6:1 calls for repentance with the promise that God will heal, echoing David's confession and plea for healing.

In Exodus 15:26, God declares Himself as healer who heals if obedient — the psalmist here pleads for healing after sin.