Parallel Verses
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.
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
Let their guilt and sin always remain on record in front of Jehovah. Let Jehovah remove every memory of him from the earth,
16
But persecuted the
And the
Names
Cross References
Psalm 34:18
Jehovah is near to those whose hearts and minds are humble and contrite. He saves the broken hearted and crushed in spirit.
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another: Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw his distress when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.
2 Samuel 16:11-12
David said to Abishai and to all his officials: My own son is trying to kill me. Why should you be surprised at this Benjaminite? Jehovah told him to curse. Leave him alone and let him curse.
2 Samuel 17:1-2
Later Ahithophel said to Absalom: Let me choose twelve thousand men. Tonight I will set out after David.
Job 19:2-3
How long will you torment me and depress me with words?
Job 19:21-22
Have pity on me, my friends! Have pity on me because God's hand has struck me down.
Psalm 10:2
The wicked proudly persecutes the poor people. He will be caught in the schemes that he contrived.
Psalm 10:14
You have seen trouble and grief and placed them under your control. The victim entrusts himself to you. You alone have been the helper of orphans.
Psalm 37:14
The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow to throw 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 full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; for comforters, but I found none.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful and compassionate, for they will receive mercy and compassion.
Matthew 18:33-35
Should you [also] show mercy to your fellow servant the same way I showed mercy to you?'
Matthew 27:35-46
When they impaled him, they divided his garments among themselves by casting lots.
Mark 14:34-36
He said to them: I am very sorrowful to the point of death. Stay here with me and watch.
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to him who shows no mercy. And mercy triumphs over judgment.