Psalms 9:12
(9:13) For he, that inquireth after acts of blood, hath remembered them: he hath not forgotten the cry of the afflicted.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
In Context
11(9:12) Sing praises to the Lord, who dwelleth in Zion: announce among the people his deeds.
Cross References
Exodus 3:7And the Lord said, I have truly seen the affliction of my people that is in Egypt, and have heard its cry by reason of its taskmasters; yea, I know its sorrows;
Judges 10:16And they put away the strange gods from their midst, and served the Lord; and his soul was grieved for the trouble of Israel.
Psalms 10:14Thou hast seen it: for thou beholdest mischief and despiteful acts, to requite it with thy hand: unto thee the unfortunate committeth himself; unto the fatherless hast thou [ever] been a helper.
Psalms 22:24(22:25) For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the poor; neither hath he hidden his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Psalms 68:17(68:18) The chariots of God are two myriads; thousands of angels [follow him]: the Lord is among them: so is Sinai holy [among mountains].
Psalms 76:3(76:4) There broke he the shining arrows of the bow, shield, and sword, and battle. Selah.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 9:12-20
A Call to Praise God; Certain Ruin of the Wicked. 11 Sing praises to the Lord , which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. 12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. 13 Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: 14 That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. 15 The heathen are sunk… Read the whole commentary →