Psalms 9:13
Show me favor, Lord, see how my foes afflict me, lift me up from the gates of death;
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In Context
12As avenger of blood, he keeps them in mind, he does not forget the cry of the wretched.
14so I may, in your help exulting, tell forth your praise at the gates of Zion.
Cross References
Genesis 4:9Then the Lord asked Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” He answered, “I do not know! Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Psalms 10:12Arise, Lord, lift up your hand, do not forget the cry of the wretched.
Psalms 13:3Look at me, answer me, Lord my God. Fill my eyes with your light, lest I sleep in death,
Psalms 30:3You have brought me up, Lord, from Sheol, from my way to the pit back to life you have called me.
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 →