In Psalm 18:8, devouring fire comes from God's mouth, similar to the fire that goes before him in Psalm 97:3.

In Psalm 21:9, fire consumes the wicked when God appears, directly parallel to the fire that burns adversaries in Psalm 97:3.

In Psalm 50:3, a devouring fire precedes God's coming, matching the fire before him in Psalm 97:3.

Psalm 18:12 also depicts coals of fire breaking through clouds before God — the same theophanic fire.

In Deuteronomy 4:36, God's voice came from fire, echoing the fire that goes before him in Psalm 97:3.

Deuteronomy 32:22 describes God's anger as fire that burns to Sheol — directly parallels the consuming fire of judgment.

In Deuteronomy 4:11, God's presence at Sinai is marked by fire and darkness, paralleling the fire and clouds around God in Psalm 97:2-3.

Hebrews 12:29 declares 'our God is a consuming fire' — identifies the source of the fire in Psalm 97:3 as God Himself.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 describes Christ's return in flaming fire to inflict vengeance — same fire of judgment on enemies.

Malachi 4:1 depicts the day burning like an oven, consuming evildoers — directly parallels fire burning up adversaries.

Daniel 7:10 shows a stream of fire issuing from before God in a judgment scene — same image of fire preceding God.

Nahum 1:6 explicitly says God's wrath is poured out like fire — strong parallel to the fire that consumes adversaries.

Revelation 20:9 shows fire from heaven devouring enemies, echoing the consuming fire that goes before God in Psalm 97:3.

Isaiah 66:15 says the Lord comes in fire to render his anger — the same imagery of fire as judgment.

Isaiah 30:30 describes a 'flame of devouring fire' in God's judgment — a parallel of fire consuming foes.

Isaiah 10:17 says God becomes a fire that burns and devours his enemies — directly echoing the consuming fire before him.

2 Samuel 22:9 uses identical imagery: 'devouring fire from his mouth' — a direct parallel of God's fiery theophany.

2 Peter 3:10-12 expands this fire to a cosmic scale — the day of the Lord melts the elements with fire, consuming all opposition.