Psalm 109:16

New King James Version

Because he did not remember to show mercy, But persecuted the poor and needy man, That he might even slay the broken in heart.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

Then they said to one another, “We are truly guilty concerning our brother, for we saw the anguish of his soul when he pleaded with us, and we would not hear; therefore this distress has come upon us.”

Psalm 10:14

But You have seen, for You observe trouble and grief, To repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.

Psalm 10:2

The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked have drawn the sword And have bent their bow, To cast down the poor and needy, To slay those who are of upright conduct.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked watches the righteous, And seeks to slay him.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.