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The Heinous Sin of Cruelty
Commentators emphasize that the severe judgment described in this psalm is a direct response to a specific kind of evil: the active persecution of the poor, needy, and brokenhearted. Forgetting to show mercy and instead preying on the vulnerable is presented as an especially cowardly and heinous sin in God's eyes, justifying the harsh divine response.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 109:16
18th Century
Theologian
Because he did not remember to show mercy—he had no compassion; he was severe, harsh, unjust, and unfeeling.
But pers…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 109:16
19th Century
Bishop
Poor. —The Hebrew word thus rendered, namely, ‘anî, has suggested a reference to the murder of the high priest Onias ().<…
John Calvin
On Psalms 109:16
16th Century
Theologian
Because he forgot to show mercy. The prophet now comes to show that he had good reason for desiring such awful and dreadful calamities to …
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John Gill
On Psalms 109:16
17th Century
Pastor
Because that he remembered not to show mercy
As Judas did not; neither to the poor, whom he cared not for, ([Referen…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 109:6–20
17th Century
Minister
The Lord Jesus may speak here as a Judge, denouncing sentence on some of His enemies to warn others. When men reject the salvation of Christ, even …