Psalm 109:16

New Century Version

“He did not remember to be loving. He hurt the poor, the needy, and those who were sad until they were nearly dead.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

They said to each other, “We are being punished for what we did to our brother. We saw his trouble, and he begged us to save him, but we refused to listen. That is why we are in this trouble now.”

Psalm 10:14

Lord, surely you see these cruel and evil things; look at them and do something. People in trouble look to you for help. You are the one who helps the orphans.

Psalm 10:2

Proudly the wicked chase down those who suffer. Let them be caught in their own traps.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those whose spirits have been crushed.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked draw their swords and bend their bows to kill the poor and helpless, to kill those who are honest.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked watch for good people so that they may kill them.

Matthew 5:7

They are blessed who show mercy to others, for God will show mercy to them.

James 2:13

So you must show mercy to others, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy can stand without fear at the judgment.