Psalm 9:18

New English Translation

for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

Cross References

Psalm 102:17

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

Psalm 102:20

in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,

Psalm 109:31

because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.

Psalm 12:5

“Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action,” says the Lord. “I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”

Psalm 139:19

If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

Psalm 50:22

Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.

Psalm 71:5

For you give me confidence, O Lord; O Lord, I have trusted in you since I was young.

Psalm 72:4

He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

Psalm 9:12

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

Proverbs 23:18

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 24:14

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Luke 1:53

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

Luke 6:20

Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?