Psalms 9:18
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
In Context
17The wicked shall be turned back unto Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.
19Arise, O Jehovah; let not man prevail: Let the nations be judged in thy sight.
Cross References
Psalms 9:12For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.
Psalms 50:22Now consider this, ye that forget God, Lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver:
Psalms 72:4He will judge the poor of the people, He will save the children of the needy, And will break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 102:17He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.
Psalms 109:31For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul. Psalm 110 A Psalm of David.
Proverbs 23:18For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 9:12-20
A Call to Praise God; Certain Ruin of the Wicked. 11 Sing praises to the Lord , which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. 12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble. 13 Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: 14 That I may show forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. 15 The heathen are sunk… Read the whole commentary →