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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar's boast about his power, a classic example of pride as a 'necklace' — leading to humiliation.

1 Peter 5:5 Contrast

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 Historical context

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 Historical context

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.

Isaiah 3:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 3:9, sinners parade their sin openly—similar to pride being worn as a necklace here.