Psalms 9:18

What does Psalms 9:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 9:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.17The wicked shall be turned back unto Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.

v.18This passage

v.19Arise, O Jehovah; let not man prevail: Let the nations be judged in thy sight.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 102:20

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

  • Proverbs 24:14

    So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

  • Psalms 102:17

    He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.

  • Psalms 71:5

    For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou artmy trust from my youth.

  • James 2:5

    Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

  • Psalms 72:12

    For he will deliver the needy when he crieth, And the poor, that hath no helper.

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