Psalms 109:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 109:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 109:16 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 109:16 — 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.”
— Psalms 109:16 (KJV)
Psalms 109:16 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 109:16
“Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 109:16: because, might, even
“In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations. strangers: Heb. children of a stranger”
Shares key themes with Psalms 109:16: because, even, broken
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”
Shares key themes with Psalms 109:16: because, poor, broken
“And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 109:16: because, slay, heart
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:”
Shares key themes with Psalms 109:16: shew, might, heart
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