Psalms 9:18

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יָשׁ֣וּבוּ רְשָׁעִ֣ים לִשְׁא֑וֹלָה כָּל־גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם שְׁכֵחֵ֥י אֱלֹהִֽים׃

Transliteration

They shall šûb the rāšā' to šĕ'ôl, all gôyim šākēaḥ 'ĕlōhîm

Grammar Details

*šûb*: qal imperfect 3rd person masculine plural - 'they will return'
*rāšā'*: masculine plural adjective as substantive - 'the wicked'
*šĕ'ôl*: feminine singular noun with locative heh - 'to Sheol'
*gôyim*: masculine plural noun - 'nations'
*šākēaḥ*: qal participle masculine plural construct - 'those who forget'
*'ĕlōhîm*: masculine plural noun - 'God'

Word Meanings

*šûb*: return/turn back/go back/retreat
*rāšā'*: wicked/ungodly/guilty/criminal
*šĕ'ôl*: Sheol/grave/underworld/realm of the dead
*gôyim*: nations/gentiles/peoples/heathen
*šākēaḥ*: forgetting/neglecting/ignoring
*'ĕlōhîm*: God/gods/divine beings/judges

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Prov 23:18 : 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Ps 12:5 : 5 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.
Prov 24:14 : 14 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.
Ps 9:12 : 12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
Luke 1:53 : 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 6:20 : 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Jas 2:5 : 5 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?
Ps 71:5 : 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.
Ps 72:4 : 4 He shall judge{H8799)} the poor of the people, he shall save{H8686)} the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces{H8762)} the oppressor{H8802)}.
Ps 72:12-14 : 12 For he shall deliver{H8686)} the needy when he crieth{H8764)}; the poor also, and him that hath no helper{H8802)}. 13 He shall spare{H8799)} the poor and needy, and shall save{H8686)} the souls of the needy. 14 He shall redeem{H8799)} their soul from deceit and violence: and precious{H8799)} shall their blood be in his sight.
Ps 102:17 : 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
Ps 102:20 : 20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
Ps 109:31 : 31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

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