Psalms 9:12
What does Psalms 9:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 9:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When he makes search for blood, he has them in his memory: he is not without thought for the cry of the poor.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For He who is seeking for blood Them hath remembered, He hath not forgotten the cry of the afflicted.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Sing ye to the Lord, who dwelleth in Sion: declare his ways among the Gentiles:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them; the cry of the afflicted ones hath he not forgotten.
Context
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.
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