Psalms 9:12 kjva — When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 9:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 9 — Context

9

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

10

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

11

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

12

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

13

Have 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:

14

That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

15

The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.

Psalms 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:12 say?
Psalms 9:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.”
Where is Psalms 9:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 9:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, verse 12.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 9:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 9:12 in?
Psalms 9:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 9:12?
Psalms 9:12 reads (KJVA): “When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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