Psalm 9:18 “For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppres…”

Psalm 9:18

For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

World English Bible

For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.

American Standard Version

For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the poore shall not bee alway forgotten: the hope of the afflicted shall not perish for euer.

Darby Translation

For the needy one shall not be forgotten alway; the hope of the meek shall not perish for ever.

Young's Literal Translation

For not for ever is the needy forgotten, The hope of the humble lost to the age.

Bible in Basic English

For the poor will not be without help; the hopes of those in need will not be crushed for ever.

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Cross references

“For the”

Psalm 12:5 James 2:5 Luke 1:53 Luke 6:20 Psalm 102:20 Psalm 72:4

Psalm 12:5 · BSB

“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.”

James 2:5 · BSB

Listen, 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?

Luke 1:53 · BSB

He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 6:20 · BSB

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Psalm 102:20 · BSB

to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death,

Psalm 72:4 · BSB

May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.

“expectation”

Proverbs 23:18 Proverbs 24:14

Proverbs 23:18 · BSB

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 24:14 · BSB

Know 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.

Also

Psalm 71:5

Psalm 71:5 · BSB

For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God.

19Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence.

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