Psalm 49:4 mentions 'proverb' and 'riddle,' closely paralleling the 'parable' and 'dark sayings' here—both are wisdom forms.

Matthew 13:35 directly quotes Psalm 78:2 as fulfilled prophecy, applying the 'parable' and 'dark sayings' to Jesus' teaching.

Ezekiel 24:3 commands to 'utter a parable' — the same Hebrew term (mashal) used in Psalm 78:2.

Mark 4:2 describes Jesus teaching in parables, directly echoing the parabolic method of Psalm 78:2.

John 16:25 mentions Jesus speaking in figures of speech, paralleling the 'parable' and 'dark sayings' of Psalm 78:2.

Proverbs 1:6 uses the same terms 'proverb' and 'riddle' (dark sayings), showing the wisdom tradition of hidden meanings.

Numbers 23:7 uses the same Hebrew word 'mashal' (parable/discourse) for Balaam's oracle, linking to the form of dark sayings.

Job 27:1 uses 'discourse' (mashal) for Job's speech, paralleling the form of a dark saying or parable in Psalm 78:2.