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Psalm 9:12 KJV
Psalms · chapter 9 · verse 12
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.Psalm 9:12 · King James Version
Psalm 9:12 in context
10And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
11Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
12When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
13Have 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:
14That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
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Key words (Strong's)
- inquisitiondârashproperly, to tread or frequentH1875 →
- rememberethzâkarproperly, to markH2142 →
- forgettethshâkachto mislayH7911 →
- humbleʻânâvdepressed , in mind or circumstancesH6035 →
- blooddâmblood of man or an animalH1818 →
- crytsaʻăqâha shriekH6818 →
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In these verses, I. David, having praised God himself, calls upon and invites others to praise him likewise, Psa 9:11. Those who believe God is greatly to be praised not only desire to do that work better themselves, but desire that others also may join with them in it and would gladly be instrumental to bring them to…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 11-20