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Psalms 109:16

14 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out.

15 Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.

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

17 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

18 As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death.
KJV
Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
WEB
because he didn’t remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.
ASV
Because he remembered not to show kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart, to slay [them].
DARBY
Because he remembered not to shew kindness, but persecuted the afflicted and needy man, and the broken in heart, to slay him.
BLB
Because that he has not remembered to do kindness, and he pursued the poor and needy man, and the broken of heart to kill [him].
ÅB
fordi han ikke kom i hu å gjøre barmhjertighet, men forfulgte en mann som var fattig og elendig og bedrøvet i hjertet, og ville drepe ham.
OTB
Fordi han ikke viste medfølelse,
Men forfulgte de plaget og trengende,
Og de nedslåtte, for å bringe om deres undergang.
B1930
fordi han ikke kom i hu å gjøre barmhjertighet, men forfulgte en mann som var fattig og elendig og bedrøvet i hjertet, og vilde drepe ham.

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Cross references

  • Psalms 34:18

    The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

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  • James 2:13

    For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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  • Matthew 18:33–35

    Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

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  • Psalms 37:14

    The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.

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  • 2 Samuel 16:11–12

    And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.

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  • Psalms 10:2

    The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.

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  • 2 Samuel 17:1–2

    Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

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  • Job 19:2–3

    How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?

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