Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For he never thought of doing a kindness, but hounded to death the poor and the needy and the brokenhearted. New Living Translation For he refused all kindness to others; he persecuted the poor and needy, and he hounded the brokenhearted to death. English Standard Version For he did not remember to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and the brokenhearted, to put them to death. Berean Standard Bible For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. King James Bible Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart. New King James Version Because he did not remember to show mercy, But persecuted the poor and needy man, That he might even slay the broken in heart. New American Standard Bible Because he did not remember to show mercy, But persecuted the afflicted and needy person, And the despondent in heart, to put them to death. NASB 1995 Because he did not remember to show lovingkindness, But persecuted the afflicted and needy man, And the despondent in heart, to put them to death. NASB 1977 Because he did not remember to show lovingkindness, But persecuted the afflicted and needy man, And the despondent in heart, to put them to death. Legacy Standard Bible Because he did not remember to show lovingkindness, But persecuted the afflicted, the needy man, And the disheartened to put them to death. Amplified Bible Because the man did not remember to show kindness, But persecuted the suffering and needy man, And the brokenhearted, to put them to death. Christian Standard Bible For he did not think to show kindness, but pursued the suffering, needy, and brokenhearted in order to put them to death. Holman Christian Standard Bible For he did not think to show kindness, but pursued the afflicted, poor, and brokenhearted in order to put them to death. 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. Contemporary English Version He was so cruel to the poor, homeless, and discouraged that they died young. English Revised Version Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart, to slay them. GOD'S WORD® Translation because he did not remember to be kind. "He drove oppressed, needy, and brokenhearted people to their graves. Good News Translation That man never thought of being kind; he persecuted and killed the poor, the needy, and the helpless. International Standard Version For he didn't think to extend gracious love; he harassed to death the poor, the needy, and the broken hearted. Majority Standard Bible For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause that he has not remembered to do kindness, "" And pursues the poor man and needy, "" And the struck of heart—to slay, Young's 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, Smith's Literal Translation Because he remembered not to do mercy, and he will pursue the poor and needy man to slay the dejected of heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblebecause he remembered not to show mercy, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For he did not remember to show mercy, but hounded the wretched poor and brought death to the brokenhearted. New Revised Standard Version For he did not remember to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and the brokenhearted to their death. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause they remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy, and him whose heart is sorrowful to death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because they did not remember to do good and they persecuted the poor and afflicted him whose heart grieves to death. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Because that he remembered not to do kindness, But persecuted the poor and needy man, And the broken in heart he was ready to slay. Brenton Septuagint Translation Because he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the needy and poor man, and that to slay him that was pricked in the heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of the Slandered…15May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth. 16For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. 17The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.… Cross References Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Matthew 18:33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you?’ Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Proverbs 14:31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Ezekiel 18:12 He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations. Job 22:7 You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished, Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Luke 16:19-31 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... Matthew 25:41-45 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. / For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, / I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’ ... Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Treasury of Scripture Because that he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart. he remembered 2 Samuel 17:1,2 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: … Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 18:33-35 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? … persecuted Psalm 10:2,14 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined… 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. Job 19:2,3,21,22 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? … slay Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalm 69:20-29 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… 2 Samuel 16:11,12 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… Jump to Previous Afflicted Broken Brokenhearted Broken-Hearted Cruel Death Designing Heart Kill Kindness Lovingkindness Mercy Needy Persecuted Poor Pursued Pursueth Ready Remember Remembered Shew Show Slay Smitten ThoughtJump to Next Afflicted Broken Brokenhearted Broken-Hearted Cruel Death Designing Heart Kill Kindness Lovingkindness Mercy Needy Persecuted Poor Pursued Pursueth Ready Remember Remembered Shew Show Slay Smitten ThoughtPsalm 109 1. David complains of his slanderous enemies16. He shows their sin 21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help 29. He promises thankfulness For he never thought to show kindness This phrase highlights a heart hardened against compassion, reflecting a broader biblical theme of the wicked's lack of mercy. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, kindness (Hebrew: "chesed") was a covenantal loyalty expected among God's people. The absence of kindness here contrasts with God's character, who is often described as merciful and gracious (Exodus 34:6). This lack of kindness is a hallmark of the wicked, as seen in Proverbs 21:10, where the wicked have no compassion. but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted even to their death Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing a deep lament and plea for justice against his adversaries. 2. The Wicked Man The subject of David's imprecation, characterized by his lack of kindness and pursuit of the vulnerable. 3. The Poor and Needy Represents those who are marginalized and oppressed, whom the wicked man targets. 4. The Brokenhearted Individuals who are emotionally or spiritually crushed, further victimized by the wicked. 5. God The ultimate judge and deliverer whom David appeals to for justice and vindication. Teaching Points The Call to KindnessAs followers of Christ, we are called to show kindness and mercy, especially to the poor and needy. This reflects God's heart and stands in stark contrast to the behavior of the wicked man. The Danger of Hardheartedness The wicked man's actions serve as a warning against allowing our hearts to become hardened towards the suffering of others. We must guard against indifference and actively seek to support those in need. God's Justice and Compassion While the wicked may seem to prosper temporarily, God's justice will ultimately prevail. We can trust in His timing and continue to advocate for the oppressed. Reflecting Christ's Mission Our lives should mirror Christ's mission to heal the brokenhearted and uplift the downtrodden. This involves practical acts of service and advocacy for justice. The Power of Prayer in Adversity Like David, we can bring our grievances and the injustices we witness to God in prayer, trusting Him to act on behalf of the oppressed.(16) Poor.--The Hebrew word thus rendered, viz., 'ani, has suggested a reference to the murder of the high priest Onias (2 Maccabees 4:34-36).Verses 16-20. - A portraiture of the wicked man, who was David's chief adversary at the time, is now given, in explanation, and perhaps in justification, of the numerous and severe anathemas. He was merciless (ver. 16), a persecutor of the poor (ver. 16), given to cursing (vers. 17, 18), and one who spoke evil against the innocent (ver. 20). Verse 16. - Because that he remembered not to show mercy. Saul certainly was a persecutor of this kind - implacable; one whom compassion never touched; who, after he had once become David's enemy, never under any circumstances showed him mercy. But otherwise the description scarcely seems to point to Saul. But persecuted the poor and needy man (see 1 Samuel 18:10; 1 Samuel 19:1, 10, 11; 1 Samuel 20:31; 1 Samuel 23:8, 14, 25; 1 Samuel 24:2; 1 Samuel 26:2-20; 1 Samuel 27:1, etc.). That he might even slay the broken in heart; literally, and the broken in heart (or, yea, the broken in heart) to slay him. It was certainly Saul's object to slay David (1 Samuel 18:11; 1 Samuel 19:1, 10; 1 Samuel 20:1, etc.). It was probably also Ahithophel's (2 Samuel 17:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forיַ֗עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3282: Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause he never לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no thought זָכַר֮ (zā·ḵar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male to show עֲשׂ֪וֹת (‘ă·śō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make kindness, חָ֥סֶד (ḥā·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty but pursued וַיִּרְדֹּ֡ף (way·yir·dōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute the poor עָנִ֣י (‘ā·nî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble and needy וְ֭אֶבְיוֹן (wə·’eḇ·yō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor and וְנִכְאֵ֨ה (wə·niḵ·’êh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 5218: Smitten, afflicted brokenhearted, לֵבָ֬ב (lê·ḇāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart even to their death. לְמוֹתֵֽת׃ (lə·mō·w·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links Psalm 109:16 NIVPsalm 109:16 NLT Psalm 109:16 ESV Psalm 109:16 NASB Psalm 109:16 KJV Psalm 109:16 BibleApps.com Psalm 109:16 Biblia Paralela Psalm 109:16 Chinese Bible Psalm 109:16 French Bible Psalm 109:16 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 109:16 Because he didn't remember to show kindness (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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