Psalm 109:16

Bible in Basic English 1965

Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

And they said to one another, Truly, we did wrong to our brother, for we saw his grief of mind, and we did not give ear to his prayers; that is why this trouble has come on us.

Psalm 10:14

You have seen it; for your eyes are on sorrow and grief, to take it into your hand: the poor man puts his faith in you; you have been the helper of the child who has no father.

Psalm 10:2

The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near the broken-hearted; he is the saviour of those whose spirits are crushed down.

Psalm 37:14

The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways.

Psalm 37:32

The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.

Matthew 5:7

Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.

James 2:13

For the man who has had no mercy will be judged without mercy, but mercy takes pride in overcoming judging.