Psalm 109:16

The Scriptures 1998

Because he did not remember to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man; And the broken-hearted, to put to death.

Cross References

Psalm 34:18

יהוה  is near to the broken-hearted, And saves those whose spirit is crushed.

James 2:13

For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.

Psalm 37:14

The wrong have drawn the sword And have bent their bow, To cause the poor and needy to fall, To slay those who walk straightly.

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.

Psalm 37:32

The wrong one is watching for the righteous, And is seeking to slay him.

Psalm 10:14

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

Psalm 10:2

In arrogance the wrongdoer hotly pursues the poor; They are caught by the schemes which they devised.

Genesis 42:21

And they said to each other, “Truly, we are guilty concerning our brother, for we saw the distress of his life when he pleaded with us, yet we did not listen, that is why this distress has come upon us.”