Psalm 109:16

The Passion Translation

because he never once showed love or kindness to others, but persecuted the poor, the brokenhearted, and afflicted ones, even putting them to death!

Cross References

Genesis 42:21

With Joseph standing there, they began to speak among themselves, saying, “Look what’s happened to us! We’re being punished for what we did to Joseph long ago. We heard his cries of anguish and saw the agony of his soul when he begged us for mercy, but we turned a deaf ear. That’s why all this trouble has come upon us!”

Psalm 10:14

Lord, I know you see all that they’re doing, noting their each and every deed. You know the trouble and turmoil they’ve caused. Now punish them thoroughly for all that they’ve done! The poor and helpless ones trust in you, Lord, for you are famous for being the helper of the fatherless. I know you won’t let them down.

Psalm 10:2

The arrogant in their elitist pride persecute the poor and helpless. May you pour out upon them the very evil they’ve dreamed up against others!

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to all whose hearts are crushed by pain, and he is always ready to restore the repentant one.

Psalm 37:14

Evil ones take aim at the poor and helpless; they are ready to slaughter those who do right.

Psalm 37:32

Evil ones spy on the godly ones, stalking them to find something they could use to accuse them. They’re out for the kill!

Matthew 5:7

“How blessed you are when you demonstrate tender mercy! For tender mercy will be demonstrated to you.

James 2:13

and remember that judgment is merciless for the one who judges others without mercy. So by showing mercy, you take dominion over judgment!