Psalm 50:16
But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
Cross-reference
Psalm 25:14 contrasts the wicked who recite covenant without fear; true friendship and covenant knowledge belong to those who fear God.
Psalm 78:36-38 describes flattery with mouths and lying tongues, hearts not steadfast—parallel to the insincere covenant recitation in Psalm 50:16.
Psalm 2:5 depicts God speaking in wrath against rebellious kings—parallel to the judgment awaiting the wicked who recite covenant falsely.
2 Peter 2:15 condemns false teachers who follow Balaam's way—speaking God's words for gain while living corruptly, echoing the wicked.
Matthew 7:23 declares 'I never knew you' to workers of lawlessness—same rejection of those who profess but do not obey.
Matthew 7:22 shows people claiming prophetic works in Jesus' name but being rejected—parallel to wicked reciting statutes without obedience.
Ezekiel 20:38 describes God purging rebels who transgress—direct judgment on those who recite covenant but rebel, like the wicked in Psalm 50:16.
Acts 19:13-16 describes exorcists using Jesus' name without faith—they take the covenant on their lips but lack power, like the wicked.
Romans 2:17-24 rebukes those who boast in the law yet break it—direct parallel to reciting statutes while living wickedly.
Jeremiah 7:4-7 warns against trusting deceptive words while practicing injustice—echoes the wicked who recite the covenant but disobey.
1 Corinthians 9:27 warns against preaching to others yet being disqualified—same danger of speaking God's words without personal obedience.
Isaiah 58:1-7 condemns those who fast outwardly but oppress others—same hypocrisy of reciting God's statutes while living wickedly.
Isaiah 55:7 calls the wicked to repentance and promises pardon — the very thing the wicked in Psalm 50:16 refuse to do.
Isaiah 48:22 echoes the same verdict: the wicked have no peace — reinforcing God's judgment on those who recite his laws but disobey.
Isaiah 48:2 continues the description of hypocrites who claim God but are not faithful — reinforcing the theme of Psalm 50:16.
Isaiah 48:1 describes those who swear by God's name but not in truth — mirroring the wicked in Psalm 50:16 who recite his statutes without genuine faith.
Isaiah 1:11-15 describes God rejecting hypocritical worship — the same hypocrisy as the wicked reciting God's statutes in Psalm 50:16.
Hebrews 8:9 recalls the old covenant where Israel did not continue—parallel to the wicked who take covenant on lips but break it.
In 1 Corinthians 5:11, Paul warns against associating with a professing brother who lives in sin — parallels the wicked who claim God's covenant but live wickedly.
In Romans 2:21, Paul directly asks the teacher who preaches against stealing yet steals — the exact hypocrisy of reciting statutes while disobeying.
In John 12:6, Judas pretended to care for the poor but was a thief — a clear example of the wicked who speak piously while acting corruptly.
James 3:10 condemns blessing and cursing from the same mouth — mirroring the hypocrisy of reciting God's statutes while living wickedly.
Jeremiah 29:23 condemns false prophets speaking lying words in God's name, like wicked reciting statutes falsely.
In Luke 6:42, Jesus calls out the hypocrite who points out a speck in another's eye while ignoring his own log — directly parallels the wicked reciting statutes they don't obey.
In Matthew 23:3, Jesus condemns the Pharisees for preaching but not practicing — the same hypocrisy of reciting God's statutes while living wickedly.
Jeremiah 11:15 uses the same 'what right' question about the wicked in God's house, directly echoing Psalm 50:16.
Jeremiah 7:9 lists sins then temple worship—direct parallel to wicked reciting God's covenant while sinning.
Jeremiah 6:20 rebukes empty worship offerings, echoing the theme of hypocritical religious acts.
1 Samuel 15:14 exposes Saul's disobedience despite claiming obedience—parallel to the wicked who recite God's statutes but disobey.
Matthew 7:3-5 rebukes the hypocrite who judges others while ignoring his own sin—similar to those who speak God's law but don't live it.
Ezekiel 18:27 promises life to the wicked who turn from sin — contrasting with the judgment on those who only recite God's laws in Psalm 50:16.
John 4:24 insists on worship in spirit and truth—contrasts with mere lip service condemned in Psalm 50:16.
1 Samuel 4:4 shows the ark of the covenant carried by corrupt priests Hophni and Phinehas—parallel to wicked who have covenant symbols but are ungodly.
Proverbs 1:29 explains why the wicked reject knowledge—they hate it—giving reason for their empty recitation.
Proverbs 17:7 says fools should not have excellent speech, similar to wicked reciting statutes they don't obey.