Psalms 9:18

Psalms 9:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For the needy shall not always be forgotten; The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.

Context of Psalms 9:18

16The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah 17The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God. For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed. 19Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence. 20Lay terror upon them, O LORD; let the nations know they are but men. Selah

Psalms 9:18 word by word

כִּ֤י לֹ֣א לָ֭נֶצַח יִשָּׁכַ֣ח אֶבְי֑וֹן תִּקְוַ֥ת עֲ֝נִיִּ֗ים תֹּאבַ֥ד לָעַֽד׃Read the interlinear

• Forכִּיkîy · forH3588
• the needyאֶבְיוֹן'ebyôn · needyH34
• will notלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• alwaysנֵ֫צַחnetsach nêtsach · perpetuityH5331
• be forgottenשָׁכַחshâkach shâkêach · to forgetH7911
• nor the hopeתִּקְוָהtiqvâh · hopeH8615
• of the oppressedעָנָו‛ânâv ‛ânâyv · poorH6035
• foreverעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703
• dashedאָבַד'âbad · to perishH6

Cross-references for Psalms 9:18

• Psalms 9:12For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.
• Psalms 12:5“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”
• Psalms 72:4May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
• Psalms 102:17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
• Psalms 109:31For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.
• Luke 1:53He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
• Luke 6:20Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
• James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
• Proverbs 23:18For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
• Proverbs 24:14Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.

Commentaries on Psalms 9:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18The needy shall not alway be forgotten - The needy, and the poor, whose expectation is from the Lord, are never forgotten, though sometimes their deliverance is delayed for the greater confusion of their enemies, the greater manifestation of God's mercy, and the greater benefit to themselves.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18For the needy - The poor; those who are dependent and helpless. Shall not always be forgotten - That is, by God. He will interfere and save them by destroying their enemies. He will not suffer the wicked always to persecute and oppress the righteous. In due time he will vindicate his own cause; will deliver the oppressed and down-trodden, and will consign their oppressors to deserved punishment. This is as true now, in regard to all the oppressed and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-20Verses 11-20 Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised, not only desire to praise him better themselves, but desire that others may join with them. There is a day coming, when it will appear that he has not forgotten the cry of the humble; neither the cry of their blood, or the cry of their prayers. We are never brought so low, so near to death, but God can raise us up. If he has saved us from spiritual and eternal death, we may thence hope…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18Hope requires waiting for the Lord’s rescue or justice (Psalms 25:3, 5, 21). The godly experience hope, rest, and peace as they wait for the Lord (see Psalm 1:6; 27:14).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. (Compare Psa 13:1-6). the needy--literally, "poor," as deprived of anything; hence miserable. expectation of the poor--or, "meek," "humble," made so by affliction.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 9:18

• Hope
• Poor

In the dictionaries

• Cry
• Endure
• Gate
• Inquisition
• Muthlabben
• Perpetual
• Refuge
• Rejoice
• Snare
• Acrostic

Commentaries on Psalms 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings