Psalms 9:18

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

For the needie shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poore shall not perish for euer.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For the needy will not always be forgotten, Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
- Webster's Bible

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

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

(9:19) For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 9:18


9:16 Higgaion - This is either a musical term, or a note of attention, intimating that the matter deserves deep meditation, or consideration, as the word signifies.

9:17 Forget - That do not regard God, nor his precepts, nor his threatenings and judgments.


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