Psalm 55:10

Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.

Cross-references

Psalm 59:6 Parallel

Psalm 59:6 depicts enemies prowling the city at evening — parallels the day-and-night circling on the walls.

Psalm 59:14 Parallel

Psalm 59:14 repeats the dog imagery of prowling the city — same theme as the wicked going around the walls.

Psalm 31:13 Parallel

Psalm 31:13 describes personal enemies whispering and plotting, similar to the threats and malice in the city here.

Isaiah 59:6-15 elaborates on the same city-wide corruption, detailing violence, deceit, and lack of justice in the streets.

Zephaniah 3:1-3 pronounces woe on Jerusalem for its oppression and rebellion, directly paralleling the city's malice and abuse.

John 18:3 Typology

In John 18:3, Judas' night-time arrest of Jesus with torches and weapons fulfills the pattern of betrayal under cover of darkness.

Acts 9:24 Parallel

In Acts 9:24, the plot to kill Paul with day-and-night gate watching directly echoes the same phrase and situation.

1 Samuel 19:11 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 19:11, Saul's night watch to kill David mirrors the day-and-night siege imagery — a specific historical instance of nocturnal threat.

2 Samuel 17:1 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 17:1, Ahithophel's plan to pursue David at night echoes the 'day and night' menace — a concrete conspiracy.

Micah 2:1 Parallel

In Micah 2:1, devising evil on beds at night and executing at dawn mirrors the day-and-night wickedness.

Ezekiel 9:4 Parallel

Ezekiel 9:4 shows God marking those who grieve over the detestable deeds in Jerusalem, echoing the city's pervasive wickedness.

Hosea 7:6 Parallel

In Hosea 7:6, plotting all night with hearts like an oven parallels the nocturnal scheming — a prophetic indictment.