King James Version
Psalms 9:12 in the King James Version says “When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble . humble: or, afflict...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble . humble: or, afflicted”
Psalms 9:12 · KJV
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble . humble: or, afflicted
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:
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“When he maketh inquisition”
H1875properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
“for blood”
H1818blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“he remembereth”
H2142properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“them he forgetteth”
H7911to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
“of the humble”
H6035depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances (needy, especially saintly)
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