Psalm 9:18
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever."
Word-by-Word Analysis
נֶצַח
netsach
properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at adistance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objective...
שָׁכַח
shâkach
to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
תִּקְוָה
tiqvâh
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
עָנִי
ʻânîy
depressed, in mind or circumstances
אָבַד
ʼâbad
properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
עוֹלָם
ʻôwlâm
properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (...
Key Terms in This Verse
תִּקְוָה tiqvâh
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
Study H8615 →נֶצַח netsach
properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at adistance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confidence; but usually (adverbially), continu...
Study H5331 →שָׁכַח shâkach
to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
Study H7911 →אָבַד ʼâbad
properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
Study H6 →עוֹלָם ʻôwlâm
properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always
Study H5769 →Cross References
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.
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
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?
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.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
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