Psalms 9:12 nasb — For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.

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"For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted."

— Psalms 9:12, NASB

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

The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;

And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; Declare among the peoples His deeds.

For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.

Be gracious to me, O LORD; See my affliction from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death,

That I may tell of all Your praises, That in the gates of the daughter of Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.

The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught.

Psalms 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 9:12 say?

Psalms 9:12 in the NASB reads: “For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”

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 (NASB): “For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.” 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.

Psalms 9:12 nasb — For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.

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