Psalm 109:16

New International Version

For he never thought of doing a kindness, but hounded to death the poor and the needy and the brokenhearted.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come on us.”

Psalm 10:14

But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.

Psalm 10:2

In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death;

Matthew 5:7

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

James 2:13

because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.