Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but pursued the afflicted, poor, and brokenhearted
in order to put them to death.
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.
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.
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.
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
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer Against An Enemy
15
and let Him erase
but pursued the afflicted, poor, and brokenhearted
in order to put them to death.
he took no delight in blessing—let it be far from him.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 34:18
He saves those crushed in spirit.
Genesis 42:21
Then they said to each other, “Obviously, we are being punished for what we did to our brother. We saw his deep distress when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this trouble has come to us.”
2 Samuel 16:11-12
Then David said to Abishai and all his servants, “Look, my own son, my own flesh and blood,
2 Samuel 17:1-2
Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose 12,000 men, and I will set out in pursuit of David tonight.
Job 19:2-3
and crush me with words?
Job 19:21-22
for God’s hand
Psalm 10:2
In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue the afflicted;
let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.
Psalm 10:14
observing it in order to take the matter into Your hands.
The helpless entrusts himself to You;
You are a helper of the fatherless.
Psalm 37:14
to bring down the afflicted and needy
and to slaughter those whose way is upright.
Psalm 37:32
and seeks to kill him;
Psalm 69:20-29
and I am in despair.
I waited for sympathy,
but there was none;
for comforters, but found no one.
Matthew 5:7
Matthew 18:33-35
Matthew 27:35-46
After crucifying Him they divided His clothes by casting lots.
Mark 14:34-36
Then He said to them,
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to the one who hasn’t shown mercy.