Psalms 109:16
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 109
“Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.”Psalms 109:16
What Does Psalms 109:16 Mean?
Psalms 109:16 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor, and Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 109:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 109:31“For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.”Psalms 34:18“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”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.”Psalms 109:22“For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.”Matthew 18:33“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?”James 2:13“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”Genesis 42:21“And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.”2 Samuel 16:5“And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.”2 Samuel 16:11“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.”2 Samuel 17:1“Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:”Job 19:2“How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?”Job 19:21“Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.”Job 24:4“They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.”Psalms 10:2“The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.”Psalms 10:14“Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.”Psalms 25:7“Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.”Psalms 37:32“The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.”Psalms 69:20“Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.”Psalms 69:26“For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.”Ezekiel 35:6“Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will prepare thee unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: sith thou hast not hated blood, even blood shall pursue thee.”
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