Psalm 62:12

Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Cross-reference

Psalm 28:4 Parallel

Psalm 28:4 uses the same language: 'Give them according to their deeds' — a direct parallel to the retribution principle.

Psalm 86:15 Parallel

Psalm 86:15 expands on God's mercy, listing compassion, grace, and truth — reinforcing the mercy mentioned here alongside judgment.

Psalm 103:8 Parallel

Psalm 103:8 echoes God's mercy and grace, similar to Psalm 86:15, emphasizing the merciful character behind the judgment.

Psalm 103:17 highlights God's everlasting mercy for those who fear Him, showing the enduring nature of the mercy mentioned here.

Ezekiel 7:27 declares God will judge according to their ways, directly paralleling the repayment theme.

Revelation 22:12 has Jesus saying He will reward each according to his work, directly applying this OT truth to His return.

1 Peter 1:17 echoes this principle: God judges impartially according to each one's work, calling believers to reverent conduct.

Colossians 3:25 warns that wrongdoers will be repaid for their deeds, with no partiality, echoing the theme.

Ephesians 6:8 promises that good deeds will be repaid by the Lord, reflecting the same recompense principle.

2 Corinthians 5:10 describes the judgment seat of Christ where each receives according to what he has done.

1 Corinthians 3:8 applies the principle to ministry rewards: each receives according to his own labor.

Romans 2:6 Allusion

Romans 2:6 states God will render to each according to his deeds, a clear NT echo of the OT truth.

Matthew 16:27 applies the same principle to Christ's future reward of each according to his works.

Ezekiel 33:20 repeats the judgment according to one's own ways, reinforcing the consistent OT theme.

Ezekiel 18:30 calls for repentance as God judges each according to his ways, mirroring Psalm 62:12.

Exodus 34:6 Allusion

Exodus 34:6 is the foundational revelation of God's mercy and grace, which this verse alludes to in its first clause.

In Jeremiah 32:19, the same principle of God repaying according to deeds is echoed, emphasizing His justice and mercy.

Proverbs 24:12 affirms that God renders to each according to his deeds, reinforcing the judgment aspect with a wisdom perspective.

Job 34:11 Parallel

Job 34:11 states the same principle: God repays a man according to his work — a direct parallel to the second half of this verse.

Exodus 34:7 Parallel

Exodus 34:7 pairs mercy with judgment — 'by no means clearing the guilty' — mirroring the dual theme of mercy and rendering according to works here.

Jeremiah 17:10 says the Lord searches the heart to give each according to his ways — same principle of divine judgment based on deeds.

Isaiah 59:18 says God will repay according to deeds — a direct parallel to the principle of rendering to each according to his work.

Isaiah 3:11 Parallel

Isaiah 3:11 pronounces woe on the wicked, saying the reward of his hands shall be given him — same retributive justice.

2 Chronicles 6:30 has Solomon praying that God would give to each according to his ways, knowing the heart — same principle of divine judgment.

Titus 3:5 Contrast

Titus 3:5 contrasts salvation by mercy, not works, with the judgment according to works in Psalm 62:12.

Revelation 2:23 directly echoes 'give to each according to your works,' reinforcing the judgment theme.

Revelation 20:12 depicts judgment according to deeds, a clear parallel to the rendering principle here.

Daniel 9:9 Parallel

Daniel 9:9 affirms that mercy and forgiveness belong to God, reinforcing the mercy aspect despite Israel's rebellion.

Micah 7:18 Parallel

Micah 7:18 celebrates God's delight in mercy and pardon, highlighting the mercy side of the equation here.

Proverbs 29:26 Related theme

Proverbs 29:26 says justice comes from the Lord, aligning with the idea that God renders to each according to his work.

In 2 Samuel 3:39, David asks the Lord to repay evildoers according to their wickedness, reflecting the same retributive justice.