Psalm 9:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:11-20

In these verses, I. David, having praised God himself, calls upon and invites others to praise him likewise, Ps. 9:11. Those who believe God is greatly to be praised not only desire to do that work better themselves, but desire that others also may join with them in it and would gladly be instrumental to bring them to it: Sing praises to the Lord who dwelleth in Zion. As the special residence of his glory is in heaven, so the special residence of his grace is in his church, of which Zion was a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:12

When he maketh inquisition for blood ,.... The Arabic version renders it, "he remembers him that seeks their blood"; that is, the wicked man, that lies in wait for innocent blood, and whose feet are swift to shed it; the man of sin, who is bloodthirsty; who drinks up the blood of the saints like water, and has been made drunk with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus, him will God remember, and take vengeance on, in his own time: but rather this is to be understood of God himself, seeking for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:12

When he maketh inquisition for blood - This not only applies to the Canaanites, Moabites, Ammonites, and Philistines, who shed the blood of God's people unjustly, but to all the nations of the earth who, to enlarge their territory, increase their wealth, or extend their commerce, have made destructive wars. For the blood which such nations have shed, their blood shall be shed. If man should make no inquisition for this iniquitously spilt blood, God will do it, for he remembers them; and the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:12

Verse 12 12.For in requiring blood. In the original, it is bloods, in the plural number, and, therefore, the relative which follows immediately after, And remembereth THEM, may very properly be referred to that word in this way, He requireth bloods, and remembereth them. But as it is sufficiently common in Hebrew to invert the order of the antecedent and the relative, and to put them before the word to which it refers, (176) some explain it of the poor, thus: In requiring blood, he hath... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Praise for the destroyer's destruction. The title of this psalm is obscure. Its archaisms cannot now be satisfactorily explained. And even a reference to the most learned expositors may possibly only increase the confusion. £ The title, indeed, is very suggestive. It reads, "Upon the death of Labben." Walford regards "Muth-labben" as the name of a musical instrument. For this we can find no warrant. The word muth , which is equivalent to "death," seems to put us on a line of thought... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:7-12

A righteous God. Experience is the great teacher; and especially as to our knowledge of the Divine nature. From what God has done ( Psalms 9:3-6 ) we are able to learn what he is , viz. righteous, and a Helper of the oppressed. I. GOD 'S RULE IS A CONTINUAL EXERCISE OF JUDGMENT . ( Psalms 9:7-9 .) 1 . This seals the doom of the unrighteous. It will destroy them and their works ( Psalms 9:5 , Psalms 9:6 ). 2 . This secures the safety and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:12

When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them ; rather, for he that maketh inquisition for blood (see Genesis 9:5 ) remembereth them. God, i.e; the Requirer of blood (Kay), remembers, when he makes his inquisition, those who are oppressed (per. 9), and who seek him ( Psalms 9:10 ). He forgetteth not the cry of the humble; or, the afflicted (Kay, Cheyne). He comes to the aid of such persons, and avenges them on their enemies. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:12

When he maketh inquisition for blood - When he “inquires” after blood; that is, when he comes forth with this view, to wit, for purposes of punishment. There is allusion here to such passages as that in Genesis 9:5, “And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man.” The idea is, that when blood was shed in murder, God would seek out the murderer; he would require satisfaction of him who had shed the blood; he would punish... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 9:12

Psalms 9:12. When he maketh inquisition for blood The bloodshed of his innocent and holy ones: which though he may not seem to regard for a season, yet he will certainly call the authors of it to a severe account; he remembereth them The humble, as it follows, or the oppressed, (Psalms 9:9,) that trust in him, and seek to him, (Psalms 9:10,) whom he seemed to have forgotten. He forgetteth not the cry of the humble Or, meek, as the word עני , gnani, which occurs also Zechariah 9:9,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:11-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 9:12

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