Psalm 9:18

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For the needy will not be forgotten forever, nor the hope of the poor perish to the end.

Latin

Quoniam non in finem oblivio erit pauperis; patientia pauperum non peribit in finem.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 9:18

Hope 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).

Psalms 9:1–10:18

This hymn celebrates the Lord's rule and triumph over evil. It may also respond to the laments in Psalms 3–7.

Some believe that Psalms 9 and 10 should be read together as one psalm in two parts. This is because Psalm 9 has a title, while Psalm 10 does not.

Despite some missing or inverted letters, the two psalms form an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet. This means that each line or section begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Other alphabetic acrostics include Psalms 25, 34, 37, 111–112, 119, and 145.

The ancient Greek and Latin translations treat Psalms 9 and 10 as one psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 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.”
Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:14
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.
James 2:5
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 6:20
Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
Psalm 102:20
…to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death,
Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Psalm 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Psalm 109:31
For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.
Psalm 71:5
For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
Psalm 9:12
For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Poetry, Biblical Poor, the Psalms, Book of

Topics

Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: God's Care of The Poor: God: Forgets Not

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