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Psalms 9:18 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œFor the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall {not} perish for ever.”

Psalms 9:18

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

16

The LORD is known {by} the judgment {which} he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. {Higgaion: that is, Meditation}

17

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

18

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

19

Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.

20

Put them in fear, O LORD: {that} the nations may know themselves {to be but} men. Selah.

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