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International Standard Version
For he didn't think to extend gracious love; he harassed to death the poor, the needy, and 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.
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
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Prayer Against An Enemy
15 May what they have done be continually in the LORD's presence; and may their memory be excised from the earth. 16 For he didn't think to extend gracious love; he harassed to death the poor, the needy, and the broken hearted. 17 He loved to curse may his curses return upon him! He took no delight in blessing others so may blessings be far from him.
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Psalm 34:18
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and he delivers those whose spirit has been crushed.
Genesis 42:21
"We're all guilty because of what we did to our brother!" they told each other. "We kept on watching his suffering while he pleaded with us! We're in this mess because we wouldn't listen!"
2 Samuel 16:11-12
So David ordered Abishai and all of his staff: "Look! My own son wants to kill me! How much more now is this descendant of Benjamin? Leave him alone and let him go on cursing, because the LORD has ordered him to do this.
Job 19:2-3
"How long do you intend to keep torturing me and trying to break me by what you're saying?
Job 19:21-22
"Be gracious to me, be gracious to me, my friends, because God's hand has struck me.
Psalm 10:2
The wicked one arrogantly pursues the afflicted, who are trapped in the schemes he devises.
Psalm 10:14
But you do see! You take note of trouble and grief in order to take the matter into your own hand. The helpless one commits himself to you; you have been the orphan's helper.
Psalm 37:14
The wicked take out a sword and bend the bow, to bring down the humble and the poor to slay those who are righteous in conduct.
Psalm 37:32
The wicked stalks the righteous person, seeking to kill him,
Psalm 69:20-29
Insults broke my heart. I despaired and looked for sympathy; but there was none, for comforters, but I found none.
Matthew 5:7
"How blessed are those who are merciful, because it is they who will receive mercy!
Matthew 18:33-35
Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?'
Matthew 27:35-46
After they had crucified him, they determined who would get his clothes by throwing dice for them.
Mark 14:34-36
So he told them, "I'm deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Wait here and stay awake."
James 2:13
For the one who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.