They said one to another, *We are certainly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us, and we wouldn't listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.*
Psalm 109:16 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) because he didn't remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, But persecuted the poor and needy man, That he might even slay the broken in heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Because the man did not [earnestly] remember to show mercy, but pursued and persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart [he was ready] to slay. American Standard Version (1901) Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them. Common English Bible All because this person didn’t remember to demonstrate faithful love, but chased after the poor and needy— even the brokenhearted—with deadly intent! |
They said one to another, *We are certainly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us, and we wouldn't listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.*
But you do see trouble and grief. You consider it to take it into your hand. You help the victim and the fatherless.
In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright in the way.
For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.