Devine Scripture

Psalms 9:12

Psalms chapter 9 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.

Context

v.11Sing praises to Jehovah, who dwelleth in Zion: Declare among the people his doings.

v.12This passage

v.13Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah; Behold my affliction which I suffer of them that hate me, Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 102:17

    He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.

  • 2 Kings 24:4

    and also for the innocent blood that he shed; for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood: and Jehovah would not pardon.

  • Isaiah 26:21

    For, behold, Jehovah cometh forth out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

  • Exodus 3:7

    And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people that are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

  • Exodus 3:9

    And now, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: moreover I have seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

  • Psalms 10:14

    Thou hast seenit; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: The helpless committeth himself unto thee; Thou hast been the helper of the fatherless.