Psalm 109:16

New Living Translation

For he refused all kindness to others; he persecuted the poor and needy, and he hounded the brokenhearted to death.

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

Speaking among themselves, they said, “Clearly we are being punished because of what we did to Joseph long ago. We saw his anguish when he pleaded for his life, but we wouldn’t listen. That’s why we’re in this trouble.”

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.

Psalm 10:2

The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor. Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked draw their swords and string their bows to kill the poor and the oppressed, to slaughter those who do right.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked wait in ambush for the godly, looking for an excuse to kill them.

Matthew 5:7

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

James 2:13

There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.