Bible verse

Psalm 9:12

For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

Psalm 9:12 · BSB

Psalm 9:12 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 9.

8 He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.

9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

10 Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.

12 For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

13 Be merciful to me, O LORD; see how my enemies afflict me! Lift me up from the gates of death,

14 that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.

15 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.

16 The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

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Psalm 9:12 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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