Psalms 9:12

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

"When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble." - Psalms 9:12
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What does Psalms 9:12 mean?

The verse Psalms 9:12 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, “When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.” This passage is from the Book of Psalms, which is a collection of poetry and songs attributed to King…

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The Cry of the Humble: A Divine Response to Injustice

When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. - Psalm 9:12 (KJV) In the tapestry of human experience, moments of suffering, mourning, and injustice are woven tightly together. The world is no stranger to the cries of the…

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A Prayer for Justice and Humility

O Lord, our God, who reigneth in glory and truth, we come before Thee with reverence and awe, inspired by Thy holy Word as written in the Psalms, specifically Psalm 9:12, which declares, "When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the…

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