Psalm 109:16

Because he did not remember to show lovingkindness,
But persecuted the afflicted and needy man,
And the despondent in heart, to put them to death.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
And saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Genesis 42:21

Then they said to one another, “Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.”

2 Samuel 16:11-12

Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my son who came out from me seeks my life; how much more now this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him curse, for the Lord has told him.

2 Samuel 17:1-2

Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose 12,000 men that I may arise and pursue David tonight.

Job 19:2-3

“How long will you torment me
And crush me with words?

Job 19:21-22

“Pity me, pity me, O you my friends,
For the hand of God has struck me.

Psalm 10:2

In pride the wicked hotly pursue the afflicted;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.

Psalm 10:14

You have seen it, for You have beheld mischief and vexation to take it into Your hand.
The unfortunate commits himself to You;
You have been the helper of the orphan.

Psalm 37:14

The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow
To cast down the afflicted and the needy,
To slay those who are upright in conduct.

Psalm 37:32

The wicked spies upon the righteous
And seeks to kill him.

Psalm 69:20-29

Reproach has broken my heart and I am so sick.
And I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Matthew 18:33-35

Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way that I had mercy on you?’

Matthew 27:35-46

And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots.

Mark 14:34-36

And He *said to them, My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.”

James 2:13

For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

He remembered

2 Samuel 17:1
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose 12,000 men that I may arise and pursue David tonight.
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Matthew 18:33
Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way that I had mercy on you?’
James 2:13
For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

Persecuted

Psalm 10:2
In pride the wicked hotly pursue the afflicted;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
Genesis 42:21
Then they said to one another, “Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.”
Job 19:2
“How long will you torment me
And crush me with words?
Matthew 27:35
And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots.

Slay

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 69:20
Reproach has broken my heart and I am so sick.
And I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.
2 Samuel 16:11
Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my son who came out from me seeks my life; how much more now this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him curse, for the Lord has told him.
Mark 14:34
And He *said to them, My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.”