Psalm 9:18

For the poor will not always be forgotten,
Nor the hope of the burdened perish forever.

Proverbs 23:18

Surely there is a future [and a reward],
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.

Psalm 12:5

“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”

Psalm 9:12

For He who avenges blood [unjustly shed] remembers them (His people);
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted and abused.

Proverbs 24:14

Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.

Psalm 71:5

For You are my hope;
O Lord God, You are my trust and the source of my confidence from my youth.

Psalm 72:4

May he bring justice to the poor among the people,
Save the children of the needy
And crush the oppressor,

Psalm 72:12-14

For he will rescue the needy when he cries for help,
The afflicted and abused also, and him who has no helper.

Psalm 102:17

He has regarded the prayer of the destitute,
And has not despised their prayer.

Psalm 102:20

To hear the sighing of the prisoner,
To set free those who were doomed to death,

Psalm 109:31

For He will stand at the right hand of the needy,
To save him from those who judge his soul.

Luke 1:53

“He has filled the hungry with good things;
And sent the rich away empty-handed.

And looking toward His disciples, He began speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever].

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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