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Bible in Basic English
Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted.
New American Standard Bible
But persecuted the
And 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.
Holman Bible
but pursued the afflicted, poor, and brokenhearted
in order to put them to death.
International Standard Version
For he didn't think to extend gracious love; he harassed to death the poor, the needy, and the broken hearted.
A Conservative Version
because he did not remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart, to kill.
American Standard Version
Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay them .
Amplified
Because the man did not remember to show kindness,
But persecuted the suffering and needy man,
And the brokenhearted, to put them to death.
Darby Translation
Because he remembered not to shew kindness, but persecuted the afflicted and needy man, and the broken in heart, to slay him.
Julia Smith Translation
Because he remembered not to do mercy, and he will pursue the poor and needy man to slay the dejected of heart.
King James 2000
Because he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because he did not remember to show loyal love, but he pursued anyone, poor or needy or brokenhearted, to slay [them].
Modern King James verseion
because he did not remember to do mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, and sought to kill the broken-hearted.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that, because his mind was not to do good, but persecuted the poor helpless, and him that was vexed at the heart, to slay him.
NET Bible
For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.
New Heart English Bible
because he did not remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.
The Emphasized Bible
Because that he remembered not to show lovingkindness, but pursued the man that was oppressed and needy, that, the downhearted, he might slay.
Webster
Because that he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
World English Bible
because he didn't remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.
Youngs Literal Translation
Because that he hath not remembered to do kindness, And pursueth the poor man and needy, And the smitten of heart -- to slay,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 109:16
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Prayer Against An Enemy
15 Let them be ever before the eyes of the Lord, so that the memory of them may be cut off from the earth. 16 Because he had no mercy, but was cruel to the low and the poor, designing the death of the broken-hearted. 17 As 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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Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near the broken-hearted; he is the saviour of those whose spirits are crushed down.
Genesis 42:21
And 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 16:11-12
And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, You see how my son, the offspring of my body, has made designs against my life: how much more then may this Benjamite do so? Let him be, and let him go on cursing; for the Lord has given him orders.
2 Samuel 17:1-2
Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me take out twelve thousand men and this very night I will go after David:
Job 19:2-3
How long will you make my life bitter, crushing me with words?
Job 19:21-22
Have pity on me, have pity on me, O my friends! for the hand of God is on me.
Psalm 10:2
The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.
Psalm 10:14
You 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.
Psalm 37:14
The 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.
Psalm 37:32
The sinners are watching the upright man, desiring to put him to death.
Psalm 69:20-29
My heart is broken by bitter words, I am full of grief; I made a search for some to have pity on me, but there was no one; I had no comforter.
Matthew 5:7
Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
Matthew 18:33-35
Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?
Matthew 27:35-46
And when they had put him on the cross, they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.
Mark 14:34-36
And he said to them, My soul is very sad, even to death: be here a little time, and keep watch.
James 2:13
For the man who has had no mercy will be judged without mercy, but mercy takes pride in overcoming judging.