Psalm 109:16

New American Bible - revised edition

For he did not remember to show mercy, but hounded the wretched poor and brought death to the brokenhearted.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

To one another, however, they said: “Truly we are being punished because of our brother. We saw the anguish of his heart when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen. That is why this anguish has now come upon us.”

Psalm 10:14

But you do see; you take note of misery and sorrow; you take the matter in hand. To you the helpless can entrust their cause; you are the defender of orphans.

Psalm 10:2

Arrogant scoundrels pursue the poor; they trap them by their cunning schemes.

Psalm 34:18

The righteous cry out, the Lord hears and he rescues them from all their afflictions.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked unsheath their swords; they string their bows To fell the poor and oppressed, to slaughter those whose way is upright.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked spies on the righteous and seeks to kill him.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

James 2:13

For the judgment is merciless to one who has not shown mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. Faith and Works.