Psalm 9:9

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Cross-reference

Psalm 91:2 Parallel

Psalm 91:2 personalizes this refuge, declaring 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'

Psalm 18:2 Parallel

Psalm 18:2 lists God as refuge, fortress, and deliverer, expanding the refuge theme for the oppressed.

Psalm 32:7 Parallel

Psalm 32:7 calls God a hiding place who preserves from trouble, echoing the refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 91:1 Parallel

Psalm 91:1 expands on this refuge theme, describing those who dwell in God's shelter as secure under His shadow.

Psalm 46:1 Parallel

Psalm 46:1 declares God our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble, similar to the refuge for the oppressed.

Psalm 46:7 Parallel

Psalm 46:7 declares 'the Lord of hosts is with us, a refuge' — directly paralleling the refuge theme here, with added emphasis on God's presence.

Psalm 48:3 Parallel

Psalm 48:3 describes God as a fortress in her citadels, showing God as a secure refuge for His people.

Psalm 62:8 Parallel

Psalm 62:8 echoes this same call to trust God as a refuge, urging people to pour out their hearts to Him.

Psalm 103:6 Parallel

Psalm 103:6 says the Lord works righteousness and justice for the oppressed — the same group and same divine action as this verse.

Psalm 14:6 Parallel

Psalm 14:6 also calls the Lord the 'refuge' of the poor — directly echoing this same protection theme for the vulnerable.

Psalm 142:4 Contrast

Psalm 142:4 contrasts this refuge — there David finds no one cares for him, highlighting his need for God as refuge.

Psalm 59:9 Parallel

Psalm 59:9 calls God a 'fortress' — the same stronghold imagery as here, but in a context of personal enemies rather than the oppressed.

Psalm 50:15 Related theme

Psalm 50:15 promises deliverance when calling on God in trouble — a specific action for those seeking the refuge described here.

Psalm 34:22 Related theme

Psalm 34:22 says the Lord redeems those who take refuge in him — the same refuge concept here, extended to include redemption.

Isaiah 4:6 Parallel

Isaiah 4:6 says God's shelter will be a 'refuge and shade' from storm and rain, directly paralleling this refuge for the oppressed.

Nahum 1:7 Parallel

Nahum 1:7 echoes the same description of the Lord as a refuge in times of trouble, reinforcing the theme of divine protection for those who trust Him.

Deuteronomy 33:27 calls God the 'eternal God' who is a 'refuge' and 'underneath are the everlasting arms,' reinforcing this refuge imagery.

In 2 Samuel 22:3, David calls God his 'refuge' and 'stronghold' — the same fortress imagery used here for the oppressed.

Numbers 35:6 establishes cities of refuge as physical safe havens — the same refuge imagery Psalm 9:9 applies to God for the oppressed.

Luke 13:34 Contrast

Luke 13:34 shows Jesus longing to gather Jerusalem like a hen, but the city refuses — a different kind of protection rejected, unlike the refuge offered here.

Hebrews 6:18 describes God as an unchangeable refuge for those who flee to Him, expanding the refuge theme with the certainty of His promise.

Proverbs 18:10 says 'the name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe,' echoing this refuge theme.

Isaiah 32:2 Related theme

Isaiah 32:2 describes a future ruler as a 'refuge from the wind' and 'shade from the heat,' echoing this refuge for the oppressed.