Psalms 109:16
Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 109 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David against a vicious adversary who persecutes him with lies and repays evil for good. The notorious imprecatory section asks for the accuser's condemnation, shortened life, fatherless children, and wandering poverty. David appeals to God's steadfast love …
Other Translations
Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them.
Because that he hath not remembered to do kindness, And pursueth the poor man and needy, And the smitten of heart--to slay,
Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted.
Cross References
And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of …
And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh …
It may be that the Lord will look on mine affliction, and that the Lord will requite me good for …
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after …
And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all …
How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?
These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.
Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.
Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?
The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.