Psalm 73:6
Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
Cross-reference
Psalm 109:18 uses the same clothing metaphor: cursing as a garment — directly parallels wearing pride and violence.
Deuteronomy 8:14 directly warns that prosperity lifts the heart in pride—mirroring the pride that adorns the wicked in Psalm 73:6.
Deuteronomy 32:15 shows Jeshurun growing fat and kicking—pride from prosperity, exactly the attitude described as a necklace in Psalm 73:6.
Esther 3:6 reveals Haman's plot to destroy all Jews—pride turning into violent action, exactly as Psalm 73:6 says violence covers them like a garment.
Esther 5:9-11 depicts Haman's boastful pride, a concrete example of the 'necklace of pride' from Psalm 73:6 — arrogant self-exaltation.
Job 21:7-15 describes the wicked prospering without punishment, echoing the Psalmist's struggle with why the proud succeed — a parallel theme.
Proverbs 1:9 contrasts wisdom as an adornment for the neck with pride as a necklace — a direct opposition of values.
Jeremiah 48:29 directly speaks of Moab's pride and arrogance, matching 'pride is their necklace' — a clear parallel on pride's nature.
Ezekiel 28:2-5 condemns the king of Tyre's pride in wisdom and wealth, mirroring the self-exaltation in Psalm 73:6.
Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar's boast about his power, a classic example of pride as a 'necklace' — leading to humiliation.
In 1 Peter 5:5, believers are told to clothe themselves with humility—directly contrasting the pride worn as a necklace here.
Esther 3:1 records Haman's promotion—a concrete example of pride being elevated, illustrating the pride that is like a necklace in Psalm 73:6.
Esther 3:5 shows Haman's fury when Mordecai won't bow—pride leading to anger, matching the violent pride of Psalm 73:6.
Proverbs 3:31 warns against envying a violent man — directly addressing the envy that Psalm 73 explores regarding the proud violent.
Ecclesiastes 8:11 explains that delayed justice emboldens evil, connecting to the pride and violence in Psalm 73 — the root of arrogance.
In Isaiah 3:9, sinners parade their sin openly—similar to pride being worn as a necklace here.