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 has made himself known; he has executed justice, snaring the wicked by the work of their hands.Higgaion. Selah 17The wicked will return to Sheol — all the nations that forget God. For the needy will not always be forgotten; the hope of the oppressed will not perish forever. 19Rise up, Lord! Do not let mere humans prevail; let the nations be judged in your presence. 20Put terror in them, Lord; let the nations know they are only humans.Selah

Psalms 9:18 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• For the needyאֶבְיוֹן'ebyôn · needyH34
• shall not alwayנֵ֫צַחnetsach nêtsach · perpetuityH5331
• be forgottenשָׁכַחshâkach shâkêach · to forgetH7911
• the expectationתִּקְוָהtiqvâh · hopeH8615
• of the poorעָנָו‛ânâv ‛ânâyv · poorH6035
• of the poorעָנִי‛ânîy · afflictedH6041
• perishאָבַד'âbad · to perishH6
• for everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703

Cross-references for Psalms 9:18

• Psalms 9:12For the one who seeks an accounting for bloodshed remembers them; he does not forget the cry of the oppressed.
• Psalms 12:5“Because of the devastation of the needy and the groaning of the poor, I will now rise up,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for the one who longs for it.”
• Psalms 72:4May he vindicate the afflicted among the people, help the poor, and crush the oppressor.
• Psalms 102:17He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer.
• Psalms 109:31For he stands at the right hand of the needy to save him from those who would condemn him.
• Luke 1:53He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.
• Luke 6:20Then looking up at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.
• James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
• Proverbs 23:18For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed.
• Proverbs 24:14realize that wisdom is the same for you. If you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will never fade.

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