Psalms 109:16

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 109:16

BSB

For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For certain things are not remembered about them, in order to be merciful.

ERV

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

NHEB

because he did not remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.

SMT

Because he remembered not to do mercy, and he will pursue the poor and needy man to slay the dejected of heart.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 109:16

BecausethatherememberedH2142VerbnottoshewH6213Verb mercyH2617Noun MasculinebutpersecutedH7291VerbthepoorH6041AdjectiveandneedyH34 manH376Noun MasculinethathemightevenslayH4191VerbthebrokenH3512VerbinheartH3824Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 109:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 109:16

Summary

Cruelty to vulnerable justified divine punishment

Event

Recounting enemy's cruelty

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC