Psalm 9:12

New Living Translation

For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.

Cross References

Genesis 9:5

“And I will require the blood of anyone who takes another person’s life. If a wild animal kills a person, it must die. And anyone who murders a fellow human must die.

2 Kings 24:4

who had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood. The Lord would not forgive this.

Psalm 10:14

But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.

Psalm 10:17

Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.

Psalm 102:17

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.

Psalm 132:13

For the Lord has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.

Psalm 34:6

In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles.

Psalm 68:17

Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots, the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary.

Psalm 74:2

Remember that we are the people you chose long ago, the tribe you redeemed as your own special possession! And remember Jerusalem, your home here on earth.

Psalm 76:3

There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy, the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude

Exodus 3:7

Then the Lord told him, “I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their cries of distress because of their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering.

Exodus 3:9

Look! The cry of the people of Israel has reached me, and I have seen how harshly the Egyptians abuse them.

Isaiah 26:21

Look! The Lord is coming from heaven to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The earth will no longer hide those who have been killed. They will be brought out for all to see.

Isaiah 8:18

I and the children the Lord has given me serve as signs and warnings to Israel from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies who dwells in his Temple on Mount Zion.

Matthew 23:35

As a result, you will be held responsible for the murder of all godly people of all time—from the murder of righteous Abel to the murder of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you killed in the Temple between the sanctuary and the altar.

Revelation 16:6

Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink. It is their just reward.”

Judges 10:16

Then the Israelites put aside their foreign gods and served the Lord. And he was grieved by their misery.