Psalms 9 · Verse 18

Psalms 9:18

For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Psalms 9:18, King James Version

Psalms 9:18 in other translations

BSBFor the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed.
WEBFor the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.
ASVFor the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.
YLTFor not for ever is the needy forgotten, The hope of the humble lost to the age.
DARBYFor the needy one shall not be forgotten alway; the hope of the meek shall not perish for ever.
BBEFor the poor will not be without help; the hopes of those in need will not be crushed for ever.
WebsterFor the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.

What does Psalms 9:18 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
18. (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.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 18 The 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.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 9:11-20

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…

Read the full comment on Psalms 9:11-20 →

Psalms 9:18 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

כִּ֤יkiforH3588
לֹ֣אlo'notH3808
לָ֭נֶצַחLa.ne.tzachto perpetuityH5331
יִשָּׁכַ֣חyi.sha.Khachhe will be forgottenH7911
אֶבְי֑וֹן'ev.Yon[the] needyH34
תִּקְוַ֥תtik.Vat[the] hope ofH8615
עֲ֝נִיִּ֗יםa.na.vimafflicted [people]H6041
תֹּאבַ֥דto.Vadit will be lostH6
לָעַֽד\׃la.'Adfor everH5703

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 9:18

  • Psalms 12:5

    For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

  • Proverbs 23:18

    For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Proverbs 24:14

    So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  • James 2:5

    Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  • Luke 6:20

    And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

  • Luke 1:53

    He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

  • Psalms 102:20

    To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;

  • Psalms 72:4

    He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

  • Psalms 102:17

    He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.

  • Psalms 109:31

    For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

  • Psalms 71:5

    For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.

  • Psalms 9:12

    When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
For the.
12; 12:5; 72:4,12-14; 102:17,20; 109:31; Lu 1:53; 6:20; Jas 2:5
expectation.
Pr 23:18; 24:14

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Context

  • Psalms 9:17

    The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.

  • Psalms 9:18

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

  • Psalms 9:19

    Arise, O Lord; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.

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Psalms 9:18 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Porque no para siempre será olvidado el pobre; ni la esperanza de los pobres perecerá perpetuamente.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Les méchants seront repoussés jusque dans le shéol, toutes les nations qui oublient Dieu;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn nicht für immer wird der Arme vergessen sein, noch für ewig verloren die Hoffnung der Sanftmütigen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Convertantur peccatores in infernum, omnes gentes quæ obliviscuntur Deum.