Thou hast it seen; for their mischief and spite thou wilt repay: The poor commits himself to thee; thou art the orphan's stay.
Psalm 109:16 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) Because he mercy minded not, but persecuted still The poor and needy, that he might the broken-hearted kill. 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! |
Thou hast it seen; for their mischief and spite thou wilt repay: The poor commits himself to thee; thou art the orphan's stay.
The wicked in his loftiness doth persecute the poor: In these devices they have fram'd let them be taken sure.
The Lord is ever nigh to them that be of broken sp'rit; To them he safety doth afford that are in heart contrite.
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and bent their bow, to slay The poor and needy, and to kill men of an upright way.