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Psalms 109:16

Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted.

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In The King James Version

Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

In Context

15Let them be ever before the eyes of the Lord, so that the memory of them may be cut off from the earth.

17As he took pleasure in cursing, so let it come on him; and as he had no delight in blessing, let it be far from him.

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Cross References

Genesis 42:21And they said to one another, Truly, we did wrong to our brother, for we saw his grief of mind, and we did not give ear to his prayers; that is why this trouble has come on us.

2 Samuel 17:1Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me take out twelve thousand men and this very night I will go after David:

Job 19:21Have pity on me, have pity on me, O my friends! for the hand of God is on me.

Psalms 10:14You have seen it; for your eyes are on sorrow and grief, to take it into your hand: the poor man puts his faith in you; you have been the helper of the child who has no father.

Psalms 37:14The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways.

Psalms 69:20\69:19\You have seen my shame, how I was laughed at and made low; my haters are all before you.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 109:7-21

Prophetic Imprecations. 6 Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. 7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. 8 Let his days be few; and let another take his office. 9 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. 10 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places. 11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour. 12 Let there be none to… Read the whole commentary →

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