Psalm 109:16

New English Translation

For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

They said to one other, “Surely we’re being punished because of our brother, because we saw how distressed he was when he cried to us for mercy, but we refused to listen. That is why this distress has come on us!”

Psalm 10:14

You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.

Psalm 10:2

The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Psalm 37:14

Evil men draw their swords and prepare their bows, to bring down the oppressed and needy, and to slaughter those who are godly.

Psalm 37:32

Evil men set an ambush for the godly and try to kill them.

Matthew 5:7

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

James 2:13

For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.