Psalm 109:16

American King James Version (1999)

Because that he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

And they said one to another, We are truly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he sought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come on us.

Psalm 10:14

You have seen it; for you behold mischief and spite, to requite it with your hand: the poor commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.

Psalm 10:2

The wicked in his pride does persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

Psalm 34:18

The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.