Psalm 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.

Cross-references

In Psalm 109:31, God stands with the needy to save them — contrasting the wicked who persecuted the needy in verse 16.

Psalm 109:22 identifies the psalmist as poor and needy with a stricken heart, the very state the wicked persecutes in verse 16.

Psalm 34:18 Contrast

Psalm 34:18 shows God near to the brokenhearted, contrasting the wicked who persecutes them in Psalm 109:16.

Psalm 69:26 Parallel

Psalm 69:26 describes persecuting the one God has struck, paralleling the persecution of the brokenhearted in Psalm 109:16.

Psalm 10:2 Parallel

Psalm 10:2 describes the wicked pursuing the poor in pride — same pattern of oppression against the needy as in Psalm 109:16.

Psalm 69:20-29 describes the brokenhearted state with no pity, paralleling the victims the wicked persecutes in Psalm 109:16.

Psalm 10:14 Contrast

Psalm 10:14 contrasts the persecutor's actions: God sees the helpless and helps them, while the wicked in Psalm 109:16 ignores the needy.

Psalm 25:7 Contrast

Psalm 25:7 pleads for God to remember mercy, contrasting the wicked who did not remember to show mercy in Psalm 109:16.

James 2:13 Parallel

James 2:13 states the same principle: those who show no mercy receive judgment without mercy — directly reinforcing the fate of the persecutor in Psalm 109:16.

Genesis 42:21 shows Joseph's brothers confessing they ignored their brother's distress — a direct parallel to the lack of mercy described in Psalm 109:16.

In Matthew 18:33-35, the unforgiving servant mirrors the one who showed no mercy — both face severe judgment for lacking compassion.

Matthew 5:7 Contrast

Matthew 5:7 blesses the merciful — in direct contrast to the wicked man who showed no kindness.

Job 24:4 Parallel

Job 24:4 describes the wicked thrusting the poor aside, directly paralleling the persecution of the poor and needy in Psalm 109:16.

Job 19:22 Parallel

Job 19:22 asks why friends pursue him — mirroring the persecution of the brokenhearted in Psalm 109:16.

Job 19:21 Contrast

Job 19:21 is a plea for mercy from friends — contrasting with the lack of mercy shown by the wicked in Psalm 109:16.

Job 19:3 Parallel

Job 19:3 continues the reproach from friends — echoing the persecution of the brokenhearted in Psalm 109:16.

Job 19:2 Parallel

Job 19:2 shows Job's friends tormenting him with words — similar to the persecution of the brokenhearted in Psalm 109:16.