And they said to each other, “Truly, we are guilty concerning our brother, for we saw the distress of his life when he pleaded with us, yet we did not listen, that is why this distress has come upon us.”
Psalm 109:16 - The Scriptures 2009 Because he did not remember to show loving-commitment, But persecuted the poor and needy man; And the broken-hearted, to put to death. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, But persecuted the poor and needy man, That he might even slay the broken in heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Because the man did not [earnestly] remember to show mercy, but pursued and persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart [he was ready] to slay. American Standard Version (1901) Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them. Common English Bible All because this person didn’t remember to demonstrate faithful love, but chased after the poor and needy— even the brokenhearted—with deadly intent! |
And they said to each other, “Truly, we are guilty concerning our brother, for we saw the distress of his life when he pleaded with us, yet we did not listen, that is why this distress has come upon us.”
Rĕsh You have seen it, for You observe trouble and grief, To repay with Your hand. The poor commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.
In arrogance the wrongdoer hotly pursues the poor; They are caught by the schemes which they devised.
Qoph יהוה is near to the broken-hearted, And saves those whose spirit is crushed.
Ḥet The wrong have drawn the sword And have bent their bow, To cause the poor and needy to fall, To slay those who walk straightly.
Tsadi The wrong one is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to slay him.
“Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.
For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.