Psalm 109:16 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁶ Because he did not remember to show loving-commitment, But persecuted the poor and needy man; And the broken-hearted, to put to death.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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)

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ All because this person didn’t remember to demonstrate faithful love, but chased after the poor and needy— even the brokenhearted—with deadly intent!

Psalm 109:16 Cross References

Genesis 42:21

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 10:14

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.

Psalm 10:2

In arrogance the wrongdoer hotly pursues the poor; They are caught by the schemes which they devised.

Psalm 34:18

Qoph יהוה is near to the broken-hearted, And saves those whose spirit is crushed.

Psalm 37:14

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.

Psalm 37:32

Tsadi The wrong one is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to slay him.

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.

James 2:13

For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.