Psalms 9:18For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David sits in his palace, remembering his own days hiding in caves, hungry and hunted...
The emotion here: remembering his own desperation with grateful relief
The original word
ebyon (אֶבְיוֹן) — the destitute who beg for basic needs, not just 'poor'
Why it matters
In ancient Israel, the poor could glean leftover grain by law
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 9:18
David wrote this AFTER becoming king — he never forgot being powerless
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about eventual heaven rewards, but David is promising God acts for the poor in THIS life — he's seen it happen.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 9:18
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 9:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 9:18 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 95% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include hope, divine care, social justice. Notable phrases: needy shall not always be forgotten; hope of the poor. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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