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Psalms 9:18

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Psalms 9:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 9:18

Theological / Devotional

Needy. This word and the word “poor” in the second half of the verse signify not only those who suffer under poverty but those who are the victims of oppression (see on v. 12). That God especially cares for the poor and needy is one of the great truths of the OT.

Forgotten. A play on the word “forget” of v. 17. God will not forget those who need His deliverance and protection.

Expectation. Earnest desire for deliverance. The poor and needy will not always be disappointed.

By SdaBc