Psalms 9:12 Meaning and Explanation
“When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 9:12
God's investigation of bloodshed and His attentiveness to the cries of the oppressed.
What Does Psalms 9:12 Mean?
'Making inquisition for blood' means investigating and seeking justice for those who have been murdered or wronged—whose blood cries out for vindication. God is not indifferent; He actively investigates and remembers the victims. This divine investigation ensures accountability.
The forgotten cries of the humble matter to God. In human systems, the poor and powerless are easily overlooked, but God 'forgetteth not' their plea. This verse assures the vulnerable that their suffering is witnessed and recorded in heaven.
Psalms 9:12 in the Original Language
inquisition (דָּרַשׁ, darash) — to seek, inquire, investigate; God actively pursues truth and justice, not passively waiting but diligently searching out wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 9:12
What does Psalms 9:12 mean?
God remembers the victims and the cries of the humble; injustice does not escape His notice.
What is the context of Psalms 9:12?
God's investigation of bloodshed and His attentiveness to the cries of the oppressed.