Psalm 109:16

Good News Translation

That man never thought of being kind; he persecuted and killed the poor, the needy, and the helpless.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

and said to one another, “Yes, now we are suffering the consequences of what we did to our brother; we saw the great trouble he was in when he begged for help, but we would not listen. That is why we are in this trouble now.”

Psalm 10:14

But you do see; you take notice of trouble and suffering and are always ready to help. The helpless commit themselves to you; you have always helped the needy.

Psalm 10:2

The wicked are proud and persecute the poor; catch them in the traps they have made.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked draw their swords and bend their bows to kill the poor and needy, to slaughter those who do what is right;

Psalm 37:32

Wicked people watch good people and try to kill them;

Matthew 5:7

“Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them!

James 2:13

For God will not show mercy when he judges the person who has not been merciful; but mercy triumphs over judgment.