Psalm 9:12

The Passion Translation

He tracks down killers and avenges bloodshed, but he will never forget the ones forgotten by others, hearing every one of their cries for justice.

Cross References

Genesis 9:5

If anyone takes another person’s life, I will demand an account—whether from man or beast, I will demand an account for taking a human life.

Psalm 10:14

Lord, I know you see all that they’re doing, noting their each and every deed. You know the trouble and turmoil they’ve caused. Now punish them thoroughly for all that they’ve done! The poor and helpless ones trust in you, Lord, for you are famous for being the helper of the fatherless. I know you won’t let them down.

Psalm 10:17

Yahweh, you have heard the desires of the humble and seen their hopes. You will hear their cries and encourage their hearts.

Psalm 102:17

He responds to the prayer of the poor and broken and will not despise the cry of the homeless.

Psalm 132:13

Lord, you have chosen Zion as your dwelling place, for your pleasure is fulfilled in making it your home.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised my cries of deep despair. He’s my first responder to my sufferings, and when I was in pain, he was there all the time and heard the cries of the afflicted.

Psalm 34:6

When I had nothing, desperate and defeated, I cried out to the Lord and he heard me, bringing his miracle-deliverance when I needed it most.

Psalm 68:17

Look! The mighty chariots of God! Ten thousands upon ten thousands, more than anyone could ever number. God is at the front, leading them all from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary with the radiance of holiness upon him.

Psalm 74:2

Don’t forget that we are your beloved ones. Wrap us back into your heart again, for you chose us. You brought us out of our slavery and bondage and made us your favored ones, your Zion-people, your home on earth.

Psalm 76:3

That’s where he smashes every weapon of war that comes against him. That’s where he uses the broken arrows as kindling for his mighty bonfire. Pause in his presence

Isaiah 26:21

For the Lord is coming out from his heavenly place to punish people for their sins. The earth itself will expose the blood spilled upon it, and the ground will no longer hide its slain.

Isaiah 8:18

Behold—here I stand, and the children whom the Lord Yahweh has given me are for signs and wonders in Israel, sent from the Lord Almighty, Commander of Angel Armies, who is enthroned on Mount Zion!

Matthew 23:35

As your penalty, you will be held responsible for the righteous blood spilled and the murders of every godly person throughout your history—from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Jehoiada, whom you killed as he stood in the temple between the brazen altar and the Holy Place.

Revelation 16:6

because they shed the blood of your saints and prophets. They got what they deserved, for you gave them blood to drink!”

Judges 10:16

So they threw away the false gods from among them and returned to worshiping Yahweh. At last, Yahweh felt Israel’s misery and could bear it no longer.