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For the one who seeks an accounting for bloodshed remembers them; he does not forget the cry of the oppressed.
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American Standard Version
For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.
English Standard Version
For he who avenges blood is mindful of them; he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
King James Version
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
New American Standard Bible
For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the needy.
New International Version
For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
New King James Version
When He avenges blood, He remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the humble.
New Living Translation
For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.
World English Bible
For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn’t forget the cry of the afflicted.