8-10-06 Psalms 9: 11, 12

Psalms 9 11, 12 (KJ21)
Sing praises to the LORD who 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.

Psalms 9 11, 12 (NAS)
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; Declare among the peoples His deeds. For He who requires blood remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.

Psalms 9 11, 12 (NIVUS)
Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done. For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

Psalms 9 11, 12 (NLT)
Sing praises to the LORD who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore those who cry to him for help.

Criticism seems a normal part of life. Most people find pointing out flaws much easier than speaking well of someone. Negativity overrides much that is positive. Even people in the church neglect speaking good.

One of the best ways to counter act this tendency is to begin to praise the Lord. You should lift your voice in praise, singing unto Jehovah, for He conspicuously dwells among His people. As a man and woman settle together in marriage, so too does the Lord your God abide with you. His presence in your midst is a sign and monument to those you meet, for He inhabits your praises. Your glittering praises show that He is eminent and He causes you to excel.

Therefore, stand boldly in front of nations, tribes, and people and manifest God's exploits. He has given you the opportunity to announce His glorious works. You are His messenger to explain His wonders and His word. So fully expound what you have seen and heard. As you follow and pursue the Lord, others will begin to seek and inquire of Him as well. Like you, they will worship Him for the blood that He shed. They will know that without those drops of blood, they would perish and be cut off in their guilt. If they do not praise the Most High God, their silence will utterly destroy them.

Adonai, however, remembers the death of His innocent Son. Even though it is always on His mind, He forgets your sin that sent His Son Yeshua to the cross. He blots them from His memory, for He has heard your cry. He knows that you are lowly and humble. You are poor and needy and you must have his mercy to survive.

Therefore, continue to lift your celebrations of praise to the Most High God. Your life will change for the better.